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
waitress	11	11
waitressed	14	14
waitresses	13	13
waitressing	17	17
waitron	11	11
waitrons	12	12
waiver	13	13
waivers	14	14
wakeboard	20	20
wakeboarder	22	22
wakeboarders	23	23
wakeboarding	26	26
wakeboards	21	21
wakener	15	15
wakeners	16	16
waker	12	12
wakerife	18	18
wakers	13	13
waler	9	9
walers	10	10
walker	14	14
walkers	15	15
walkover	20	20
walkovers	21	21
walkyrie	18	18