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
waddlers	14	14
wader	9	9
waders	10	10
wafer	11	11
wafered	14	14
wafering	17	17
wafers	12	12
wafery	14	14
waffler	17	17
wafflers	18	18
wafflestomper	29	29
wafflestompers	30	30
wafflier	18	18
wafter	12	12
wafters	13	13
wafture	14	14
waftures	15	15
wager	10	10
wagered	13	13
wagerer	12	12
wagerers	13	13
wagering	16	16
wagerings	17	17
wagers	11	11
wageworker	22	22