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
respotted	13	13
respotting	16	16
resprang	14	14
respray	12	12
resprayed	15	15
respraying	18	18
resprays	13	13
respread	12	12
respreading	18	18
respreads	13	13
respring	14	14
respringing	20	20
resprings	15	15
resprout	12	12
resprouted	15	15
resprouting	18	18
resprouts	13	13
resprung	15	15
ressentiment	17	17
ressentiments	18	18
rest	4	4
restabilize	24	24
restabilized	26	26
restabilizes	25	25
restabilizing	29	29