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
rewetting	15	15
rewiden	12	12
rewidened	15	15
rewidening	18	18
rewidens	13	13
rewin	9	9
rewind	11	11
rewinded	14	14
rewinder	13	13
rewinders	14	14
rewinding	17	17
rewinds	12	12
rewinning	17	17
rewins	10	10
rewire	9	9
rewired	11	11
rewires	10	10
rewiring	14	14
rewoke	13	13
rewoken	15	15
rewon	9	9
reword	10	10
reworded	13	13
rewording	16	16
rewords	11	11