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
whigmaleerie	23	23
whigmaleeries	24	24
whimbrel	20	20
whimbrels	21	21
whimper	18	18
whimpered	21	21
whimpering	24	24
whimpers	19	19
whiner	12	12
whiners	13	13
whinger	15	15
whingers	16	16
whingier	16	16
whinier	13	13
whinnier	15	15
whipcord	20	20
whipcords	21	21
whipper	18	18
whippers	19	19
whippersnapper	32	32
whippersnappers	33	33
whippier	19	19
whippletree	23	23
whipray	17	17
whiprays	18	18