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
restoked	13	13
restokes	12	12
restoking	16	16
restorable	14	14
restoral	9	9
restorals	10	10
restoration	12	12
restorations	13	13
restorative	15	15
restoratives	16	16
restore	7	7
restored	9	9
restorer	8	8
restorers	9	9
restores	8	8
restoring	12	12
restrain	9	9
restrainable	17	17
restrained	12	12
restrainedly	17	17
restrainer	11	11
restrainers	12	12
restraining	15	15
restrains	10	10
restraint	10	10