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
wardrooms	16	16
wards	9	9
wardship	17	17
wardships	18	18
ware	7	7
wared	9	9
warehouse	15	15
warehoused	17	17
warehouseman	22	22
warehousemen	22	22
warehouser	16	16
warehousers	17	17
warehouses	16	16
warehousing	20	20
wareroom	14	14
warerooms	15	15
wares	8	8
warez	17	17
warfare	13	13
warfares	14	14
warfarin	15	15
warfarins	16	16
wargame	15	15
wargamed	17	17
wargamer	16	16