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
rewakens	16	16
rewakes	14	14
rewaking	18	18
rewan	9	9
reward	10	10
rewardable	18	18
rewarded	13	13
rewarder	12	12
rewarders	13	13
rewarding	16	16
rewardingly	21	21
rewards	11	11
rewarm	12	12
rewarmed	15	15
rewarming	18	18
rewarms	13	13
rewash	11	11
rewashed	14	14
rewashes	13	13
rewashing	17	17
rewatch	15	15
rewatched	18	18
rewatches	17	17
rewatching	21	21
rewax	15	15