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
wording	14	14
wordings	15	15
wordless	13	13
wordlessly	18	18
wordlessness	18	18
wordmonger	20	20
wordmongers	21	21
wordplay	18	18
wordplays	19	19
words	9	9
wordsmith	18	18
wordsmithery	23	23
wordsmiths	19	19
wordy	11	11
wore	7	7
work	11	11
workability	24	24
workable	19	19
workableness	24	24
workably	21	21
workaday	18	18
workaholic	23	23
workaholics	24	24
workaholism	24	24
workbag	19	19