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
respirometer	18	18
respirometers	19	19
respirometric	22	22
respirometry	20	20
respite	10	10
respited	12	12
respites	11	11
respiting	15	15
resplendence	22	22
resplendencies	24	24
resplendency	24	24
resplendent	18	18
resplendently	23	23
resplice	15	15
respliced	17	17
resplices	16	16
resplicing	20	20
resplit	11	11
resplits	12	12
resplitting	18	18
respoke	14	14
respoken	16	16
respond	12	12
responded	15	15
respondent	16	16