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
reunited	11	11
reuniter	10	10
reuniters	11	11
reunites	10	10
reuniting	14	14
reupholster	18	18
reupholstered	21	21
reupholstering	24	24
reupholsters	19	19
reuptake	16	16
reuptakes	17	17
reusability	18	18
reusable	13	13
reusables	14	14
reuse	6	6
reused	8	8
reuses	7	7
reusing	11	11
reutilization	25	25
reutilize	20	20
reutilized	22	22
reutilizes	21	21
reutilizing	25	25
reutter	8	8
reuttered	11	11