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
wholeheartedly	26	26
wholesaler	17	17
wholesalers	18	18
wholesomer	19	19
whomever	20	20
whomsoever	22	22
whooper	15	15
whoopers	16	16
whopper	18	18
whoppers	19	19
whoredoms	18	18
whorehouse	18	18
whorehouses	19	19
whoremaster	19	19
whoremasters	20	20
whoremonger	22	22
whoremongers	23	23
whoresons	15	15
whorl	11	11
whorled	14	14
whorling	17	17
whorls	12	12
whort	10	10
whortle	13	13
whortleberries	23	23