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
rewore	9	9
rework	13	13
reworked	16	16
reworking	19	19
reworks	14	14
reworn	10	10
rewound	13	13
rewove	13	13
rewoven	15	15
rewrap	12	12
rewrapped	19	19
rewrapping	22	22
rewraps	13	13
rewrapt	13	13
rewrite	10	10
rewriter	11	11
rewriters	12	12
rewrites	11	11
rewriting	15	15
rewritten	13	13
rewrote	10	10
rewrought	17	17
rex	10	10
rexes	12	12
reynard	11	11