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
waterier	11	11
wateriest	12	12
waterily	14	14
wateriness	14	14
watering	14	14
waterings	15	15
waterish	13	13
waterishness	18	18
waterjet	20	20
waterjets	21	21
waterleaf	16	16
waterleafs	17	17
waterleaves	19	19
waterless	13	13
waterlessness	18	18
waterline	14	14
waterlines	15	15
waterlog	14	14
waterlogged	20	20
waterlogging	23	23
waterlogs	15	15
waterloo	12	12
waterloos	13	13
waterman	15	15
watermanship	24	24