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
wiretaps	14	14
wireway	15	15
wireways	16	16
wirework	18	18
wireworks	19	19
wireworm	17	17
wireworms	18	18
wirier	9	9
wiriest	10	10
wirily	12	12
wiriness	12	12
wirinesses	14	14
wiring	12	12
wirings	13	13
wirra	8	8
wiry	9	9
wiseacre	14	14
wiseacres	15	15
wisecrack	22	22
wisecracked	25	25
wisecracker	24	24
wisecrackers	25	25
wisecracking	28	28
wisecracks	23	23
wiselier	12	12