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
watercolors	18	18
watercooler	18	18
watercoolers	19	19
watercourse	18	18
watercourses	19	19
watercraft	19	19
watercress	16	16
waterdog	14	14
waterdogs	15	15
watered	11	11
waterer	10	10
waterers	11	11
waterfall	17	17
waterfalls	18	18
waterflood	18	18
waterfloods	19	19
waterfowl	19	19
waterfowler	21	21
waterfowlers	22	22
waterfowling	25	25
waterfowls	20	20
waterfront	17	17
waterfronts	18	18
waterhen	14	14
waterhens	15	15