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
workbags	20	20
workbasket	24	24
workbaskets	25	25
workbench	25	25
workbenches	27	27
workboat	18	18
workboats	19	19
workbook	22	22
workbooks	23	23
workboot	18	18
workboots	19	19
workbox	24	24
workboxes	26	26
workday	17	17
workdays	18	18
worked	14	14
worker	13	13
workers	14	14
workfare	18	18
workfares	19	19
workflow	22	22
workflows	23	23
workfolk	23	23
workfolks	24	24
workforce	22	22