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
reviling	16	16
revilings	17	17
revisable	17	17
revisal	12	12
revisals	13	13
revise	10	10
revised	12	12
reviser	11	11
revisers	12	12
revises	11	11
revising	15	15
revision	13	13
revisionary	18	18
revisionism	19	19
revisionisms	20	20
revisionist	16	16
revisionists	17	17
revisions	14	14
revisit	11	11
revisited	14	14
revisiting	17	17
revisits	12	12
revisor	11	11
revisors	12	12
revisory	14	14