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
wizardly	24	24
wizardries	23	23
wizardry	23	23
wizards	20	20
wobbler	17	17
wobblers	18	18
wobblier	18	18
woefuller	18	18
wofuller	17	17
woker	12	12
wolfberries	21	21
wolfberry	21	21
wolfer	13	13
wolfers	14	14
wolfram	17	17
wolframite	20	20
wolframites	21	21
wolframs	18	18
wolver	14	14
wolverine	18	18
wolverines	19	19
wolvers	15	15
womanizer	25	25
womanizers	26	26
womanlier	17	17