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
woodrush	15	15
woodrushes	17	17
woodsier	12	12
woodwork	19	19
woodworker	21	21
woodworkers	22	22
woodworking	25	25
woodworks	20	20
woodworm	18	18
woodworms	19	19
woodyard	15	15
woodyards	16	16
wooer	8	8
wooers	9	9
woofer	12	12
woofers	13	13
wooler	10	10
woolers	11	11
woolgather	18	18
woolgathered	21	21
woolgatherer	20	20
woolgatherers	21	21
woolgathering	24	24
woolgathers	19	19
woolier	11	11