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
whirries	13	13
whirring	16	16
whirrs	11	11
whirry	13	13
whirrying	19	19
whirs	10	10
whisker	16	16
whiskered	19	19
whiskers	17	17
whiskery	19	19
whisper	15	15
whispered	18	18
whisperer	17	17
whisperers	18	18
whispering	21	21
whisperingly	26	26
whisperings	22	22
whispers	16	16
whispery	18	18
whistler	14	14
whistlers	15	15
whitebeard	19	19
whitebeards	20	20
whiteboard	19	19
whiteboards	20	20