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
wiredraws	16	16
wiredrew	15	15
wirehair	13	13
wirehaired	16	16
wirehairs	14	14
wireless	12	12
wirelessed	15	15
wirelesses	14	14
wirelessing	18	18
wirelessly	17	17
wirelike	16	16
wireline	13	13
wirelines	14	14
wireman	14	14
wiremen	14	14
wirephoto	17	17
wirephotos	18	18
wirer	8	8
wirers	9	9
wires	8	8
wiretap	13	13
wiretapped	20	20
wiretapper	19	19
wiretappers	20	20
wiretapping	23	23