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
restraints	11	11
restrengthen	18	18
restrengthened	21	21
restrengthening	24	24
restrengthens	19	19
restress	8	8
restressed	11	11
restresses	10	10
restressing	14	14
restricken	18	18
restrict	11	11
restricted	14	14
restrictedly	19	19
restricting	17	17
restriction	15	15
restrictionism	21	21
restrictionist	18	18
restrictionists	19	19
restrictions	16	16
restrictive	18	18
restrictively	23	23
restrictiveness	23	23
restrictives	19	19
restricts	12	12
restrike	12	12