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
wharfmasters	23	23
wharfs	14	14
wharve	15	15
wharves	16	16
whatever	17	17
whatsoever	19	19
wheatear	13	13
wheatears	14	14
wheatgrass	17	17
wheatgrasses	19	19
wheedler	15	15
wheedlers	16	16
wheelbarrow	23	23
wheelbarrows	24	24
wheelchair	21	21
wheelchairs	22	22
wheeler	13	13
wheelers	14	14
wheelhorse	18	18
wheelhorses	19	19
wheelwork	22	22
wheelworks	23	23
wheelwright	24	24
wheelwrights	25	25
wheezer	21	21