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
whitener	14	14
whiteners	15	15
whiter	11	11
whitethroat	18	18
whitethroats	19	19
whitewasher	21	21
whitewashers	22	22
whitewater	18	18
whither	14	14
whithersoever	24	24
whitherward	22	22
whitier	12	12
whitrack	20	20
whitracks	21	21
whitter	12	12
whitters	13	13
whittler	14	14
whittlers	15	15
whittret	13	13
whittrets	14	14
whizzer	30	30
whizzers	31	31
whizzier	31	31
whoever	16	16
wholehearted	21	21