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
whipworm	22	22
whipworms	23	23
whir	9	9
whirl	11	11
whirled	14	14
whirler	13	13
whirlers	14	14
whirlier	14	14
whirlies	14	14
whirliest	15	15
whirligig	19	19
whirligigs	20	20
whirling	17	17
whirlpool	19	19
whirlpools	20	20
whirls	12	12
whirlwind	20	20
whirlwinds	21	21
whirly	14	14
whirlybird	22	22
whirlybirds	23	23
whirr	10	10
whirra	11	11
whirred	13	13
whirried	14	14