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
reveries	12	12
reverified	18	18
reverifies	17	17
reverify	17	17
reverifying	23	23
revering	15	15
revers	10	10
reversal	13	13
reversals	14	14
reverse	11	11
reversed	13	13
reversely	16	16
reverser	12	12
reversers	13	13
reverses	12	12
reversibilities	23	23
reversibility	23	23
reversible	18	18
reversibles	19	19
reversibly	20	20
reversing	16	16
reversion	14	14
reversional	17	17
reversionary	19	19
reversioner	16	16