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
wheezers	22	22
wheezier	22	22
whelkier	18	18
whencesoever	25	25
whenever	18	18
whensoever	20	20
where	10	10
whereabout	19	19
whereabouts	20	20
whereas	12	12
whereases	14	14
whereat	12	12
whereby	17	17
wherefore	17	17
wherefores	18	18
wherefrom	20	20
wherein	13	13
whereinto	15	15
whereof	15	15
whereon	13	13
wheres	11	11
wheresoever	20	20
wherethrough	24	24
whereto	12	12
whereunto	16	16