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
wielders	13	13
wieldier	13	13
wiener	10	10
wieners	11	11
wienerwurst	19	19
wienerwursts	20	20
wifebeater	19	19
wifebeaters	20	20
wifelier	15	15
wiftier	13	13
wigger	13	13
wiggeries	16	16
wiggers	14	14
wiggery	16	16
wiggier	14	14
wiggler	15	15
wigglers	16	16
wigglier	16	16
wigmaker	20	20
wigmakers	21	21
wildcard	17	17
wildcards	18	18
wildcatter	18	18
wildcatters	19	19
wilder	11	11