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
winterize	22	22
winterized	24	24
winterizes	23	23
winterizing	27	27
winterkill	20	20
winterly	15	15
winters	11	11
wintertide	15	15
wintertime	17	17
wintery	13	13
wintrier	12	12
wintriest	13	13
wintrily	15	15
wintriness	15	15
wintry	12	12
wiper	11	11
wipers	12	12
wirable	14	14
wire	7	7
wired	9	9
wiredraw	15	15
wiredrawer	17	17
wiredrawers	18	18
wiredrawing	21	21
wiredrawn	17	17