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
walkyries	19	19
wallaroo	13	13
wallaroos	14	14
wallboard	18	18
wallboards	19	19
wallflower	22	22
wallflowers	23	23
walloper	16	16
wallopers	17	17
wallower	16	16
wallowers	17	17
wallpaper	20	20
wallpapered	23	23
wallpapering	26	26
wallpapers	21	21
wallydraigle	23	23
wallydraigles	24	24
walrus	11	11
walruses	13	13
waltzer	20	20
waltzers	21	21
wamblier	18	18
wander	11	11
wandered	14	14
wanderer	13	13