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
resourcing	17	17
resow	8	8
resowed	11	11
resowing	14	14
resown	10	10
resows	9	9
respace	13	13
respaced	15	15
respaces	14	14
respacing	18	18
respade	11	11
respaded	13	13
respades	12	12
respading	16	16
respeak	14	14
respeaking	20	20
respeaks	15	15
respect	13	13
respectability	26	26
respectable	21	21
respectableness	26	26
respectables	22	22
respectably	23	23
respected	16	16
respecter	15	15