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
washeteria	15	15
washeterias	16	16
washier	12	12
washrag	14	14
washrags	15	15
washroom	16	16
washrooms	17	17
waspier	13	13
wassailer	13	13
wassailers	14	14
wastepaper	19	19
wastepapers	20	20
waster	9	9
wasterie	11	11
wasteries	12	12
wasters	10	10
wastery	12	12
wastewater	16	16
wastrel	11	11
wastrels	12	12
wastrie	10	10
wastries	11	11
wastry	11	11
watchcries	21	21
watchcry	21	21