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
resumes	11	11
resuming	15	15
resummon	16	16
resummoned	19	19
resummoning	22	22
resummons	17	17
resumption	18	18
resumptions	19	19
resupinate	15	15
resupine	13	13
resupplied	19	19
resupplies	18	18
resupply	18	18
resupplying	24	24
resurface	16	16
resurfaced	18	18
resurfacer	17	17
resurfacers	18	18
resurfaces	17	17
resurfacing	21	21
resurge	10	10
resurged	12	12
resurgence	17	17
resurgences	18	18
resurgent	13	13