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
reverberating	23	23
reverberation	21	21
reverberations	22	22
reverberative	24	24
reverberatory	22	22
reverbing	19	19
reverbs	14	14
revere	10	10
revered	12	12
reverence	17	17
reverenced	19	19
reverencer	18	18
reverencers	19	19
reverences	18	18
reverencing	22	22
reverend	14	14
reverends	15	15
reverent	13	13
reverential	17	17
reverentially	22	22
reverently	18	18
reverer	11	11
reverers	12	12
reveres	11	11
reverie	11	11