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
wergelts	14	14
wergild	14	14
wergilds	15	15
wert	7	7
werwolf	17	17
werwolves	20	20
wester	9	9
westered	12	12
westering	15	15
westerlies	14	14
westerly	14	14
western	11	11
westernisation	19	19
westernise	14	14
westernised	16	16
westernises	15	15
westernising	19	19
westernization	28	28
westernize	23	23
westernized	25	25
westernizer	24	24
westernizers	25	25
westernizes	24	24
westernizing	28	28
westerns	12	12