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
revolter	13	13
revolters	14	14
revolting	17	17
revoltingly	22	22
revolts	12	12
revolute	14	14
revolution	17	17
revolutionaries	22	22
revolutionarily	25	25
revolutionary	22	22
revolutionise	20	20
revolutionised	22	22
revolutionises	21	21
revolutionising	25	25
revolutionist	20	20
revolutionists	21	21
revolutionize	29	29
revolutionized	31	31
revolutionizer	30	30
revolutionizers	31	31
revolutionizes	30	30
revolutionizing	34	34
revolutions	18	18
revolvable	23	23
revolve	16	16