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
watermark	19	19
watermarked	22	22
watermarking	25	25
watermarks	20	20
watermelon	18	18
watermelons	19	19
watermen	15	15
waterpower	19	19
waterproof	19	19
waterproofer	21	21
waterproofers	22	22
waterproofing	25	25
waterproofness	24	24
waters	9	9
waterscape	19	19
waterscapes	20	20
watershed	15	15
watersheds	16	16
waterside	13	13
watersides	14	14
waterski	15	15
waterskiing	21	21
waterskis	16	16
waterslide	15	15
waterslides	16	16