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
whortleberry	23	23
whortles	14	14
whorts	11	11
whosesoever	20	20
whosever	17	17
whosoever	18	18
wickeder	19	19
wicker	16	16
wickers	17	17
wickerwork	27	27
wicketkeeper	29	29
wicketkeepers	30	30
widder	11	11
widders	12	12
widdershins	19	19
widener	12	12
wideners	13	13
wider	9	9
widespread	18	18
widowbird	20	20
widowbirds	21	21
widower	14	14
widowerhood	21	21
widowers	15	15
wielder	12	12