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
revaluation	18	18
revaluations	19	19
revalue	13	13
revalued	15	15
revalues	14	14
revaluing	18	18
revamp	16	16
revamped	19	19
revamper	18	18
revampers	19	19
revamping	22	22
revamps	17	17
revanche	18	18
revanches	19	19
revanchism	23	23
revanchist	20	20
revanchists	21	21
reveal	11	11
revealable	19	19
revealed	14	14
revealer	13	13
revealers	14	14
revealing	17	17
revealingly	22	22
revealment	19	19