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
welldoers	15	15
wellspring	21	21
wellsprings	22	22
welsher	13	13
welshers	14	14
welter	10	10
weltered	13	13
weltering	16	16
welters	11	11
welterweight	23	23
welterweights	24	24
weltschmerz	32	32
wencher	16	16
wenchers	17	17
wennier	12	12
wentletrap	18	18
wentletraps	19	19
were	7	7
weregild	15	15
weregilds	16	16
werewolf	18	18
werewolves	21	21
wergeld	14	14
wergelds	15	15
wergelt	13	13