Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
resolutions	14	14
resolvable	19	19
resolve	12	12
resolved	14	14
resolvent	15	15
resolvents	16	16
resolver	13	13
resolvers	14	14
resolves	13	13
resolving	17	17
resonance	14	14
resonances	15	15
resonant	10	10
resonantly	15	15
resonants	11	11
resonate	9	9
resonated	11	11
resonates	10	10
resonating	14	14
resonator	10	10
resonators	11	11
resorb	9	9
resorbed	12	12
resorbing	15	15
resorbs	10	10