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
resuspending	21	21
resuspends	16	16
resuspension	18	18
resuspensions	19	19
resveratrol	16	16
resveratrols	17	17
resyntheses	16	16
resynthesis	16	16
resynthesize	26	26
resynthesized	28	28
resynthesizes	27	27
resynthesizing	31	31
ret	3	3
retable	11	11
retables	12	12
retablo	11	11
retablos	12	12
retack	13	13
retacked	16	16
retacking	19	19
retackle	16	16
retackled	18	18
retackles	17	17
retackling	21	21
retacks	14	14