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
wageworkers	23	23
wagger	13	13
waggeries	16	16
waggers	14	14
waggery	16	16
wagglier	16	16
waggoner	16	16
waggoners	17	17
wagoner	13	13
wagoners	14	14
wailer	10	10
wailers	11	11
wainwright	21	21
wainwrights	22	22
wair	7	7
waired	10	10
wairing	13	13
wairs	8	8
waister	10	10
waisters	11	11
waiter	9	9
waitered	12	12
waitering	15	15
waiters	10	10
waitpersons	18	18