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
restrikes	13	13
restriking	17	17
restring	11	11
restringing	17	17
restrings	12	12
restrive	12	12
restriven	14	14
restrives	13	13
restriving	17	17
restroom	11	11
restrooms	12	12
restrove	12	12
restruck	16	16
restructure	16	16
restructured	18	18
restructures	17	17
restructuring	21	21
restrung	12	12
rests	5	5
restudied	12	12
restudies	11	11
restudy	11	11
restudying	17	17
restuff	14	14
restuffed	17	17