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
revolved	18	18
revolver	17	17
revolvers	18	18
revolves	17	17
revolving	21	21
revote	10	10
revoted	12	12
revotes	11	11
revoting	15	15
revs	8	8
revue	10	10
revues	11	11
revuist	12	12
revuists	13	13
revulsed	15	15
revulsion	16	16
revulsions	17	17
revulsive	19	19
revved	15	15
revving	18	18
rewake	13	13
rewaked	15	15
rewaken	15	15
rewakened	18	18
rewakening	21	21