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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
revictimized 32 32
revictimizes 31 31
revictimizing 35 35
revictual 18 18
revictualed 21 21
revictualing 24 24
revictualled 23 23
revictualling 26 26
revictuals 19 19
review 13 13
reviewable 21 21
reviewal 16 16
reviewals 17 17
reviewed 16 16
reviewer 15 15
reviewers 16 16
reviewing 19 19
reviews 14 14
revile 11 11
reviled 13 13
revilement 19 19
revilements 20 20
reviler 12 12
revilers 13 13
reviles 12 12

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