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
revels	11	11
revenant	14	14
revenants	15	15
revenge	14	14
revenged	16	16
revengeful	22	22
revengefully	27	27
revengefulness	27	27
revenger	15	15
revengers	16	16
revenges	15	15
revenging	19	19
revenual	15	15
revenue	13	13
revenued	15	15
revenuer	14	14
revenuers	15	15
revenues	14	14
reverb	13	13
reverbed	16	16
reverberant	19	19
reverberantly	24	24
reverberate	18	18
reverberated	20	20
reverberates	19	19