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
waterspout	17	17
waterspouts	18	18
waterthrush	19	19
waterthrushes	21	21
watertight	17	17
watertightness	22	22
waterway	16	16
waterways	17	17
waterweed	16	16
waterweeds	17	17
waterwheel	19	19
waterwheels	20	20
waterworks	20	20
waterworn	16	16
watery	11	11
waterzooi	21	21
waterzoois	22	22
watter	9	9
watthour	14	14
watthours	15	15
wattlebird	18	18
wattlebirds	19	19
wattmeter	15	15
wattmeters	16	16
waur	8	8