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
westers	10	10
westward	15	15
westwards	16	16
wether	11	11
wethers	12	12
wetproof	17	17
wetter	9	9
wetters	10	10
wetware	13	13
wetwares	14	14
whacker	19	19
whackers	20	20
whackier	20	20
whaler	12	12
whalers	13	13
whapper	18	18
whappers	19	19
wharf	13	13
wharfage	18	18
wharfages	19	19
wharfed	16	16
wharfing	19	19
wharfinger	21	21
wharfingers	22	22
wharfmaster	22	22