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
restimulating	21	21
restimulation	19	19
restimulations	20	20
resting	10	10
restitch	13	13
restitched	16	16
restitches	15	15
restitching	19	19
restitute	10	10
restituted	12	12
restitutes	11	11
restituting	15	15
restitution	13	13
restitutions	14	14
restive	11	11
restively	16	16
restiveness	16	16
restless	9	9
restlessly	14	14
restlessness	14	14
restock	14	14
restocked	17	17
restocking	20	20
restocks	15	15
restoke	11	11