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
wargamers	17	17
wargames	16	16
wargaming	20	20
warhead	13	13
warheads	14	14
warhorse	13	13
warhorses	14	14
warier	9	9
wariest	10	10
warily	12	12
wariness	12	12
warinesses	14	14
waring	12	12
warison	11	11
warisons	12	12
wark	11	11
warked	14	14
warking	17	17
warks	12	12
warless	11	11
warlike	15	15
warlock	18	18
warlocks	19	19
warlord	12	12
warlordism	18	18