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
waveform	21	21
waveforms	22	22
waver	12	12
wavered	15	15
waverer	14	14
waverers	15	15
wavering	18	18
waveringly	23	23
wavers	13	13
wavery	15	15
wavier	13	13
waxberries	23	23
waxberry	23	23
waxer	15	15
waxers	16	16
waxier	16	16
waxwork	24	24
waxworks	25	25
waxworm	23	23
waxworms	24	24
wayfarer	16	16
wayfarers	17	17
wayfaring	20	20
waylayer	16	16
waylayers	17	17