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
wanderers	14	14
wandering	17	17
wanderings	18	18
wanderlust	17	17
wanderoo	13	13
wanderoos	14	14
wanders	12	12
wangler	14	14
wanglers	15	15
wanier	10	10
wanner	11	11
wanter	10	10
wanters	11	11
wantoner	13	13
wantoners	14	14
war	6	6
warbird	14	14
warbirds	15	15
warble	13	13
warbled	15	15
warbler	14	14
warblers	15	15
warbles	14	14
warblier	15	15
warbliest	16	16