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
restate	7	7
restated	9	9
restatement	15	15
restatements	16	16
restates	8	8
restating	12	12
restaurant	12	12
restauranteur	16	16
restauranteurs	17	17
restaurants	13	13
restaurateur	14	14
restaurateurs	15	15
rested	7	7
restenoses	11	11
restenosis	11	11
rester	6	6
resters	7	7
restful	12	12
restfuller	16	16
restfullest	17	17
restfully	17	17
restfulness	17	17
restimulate	16	16
restimulated	18	18
restimulates	17	17