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
workwear	18	18
workweek	22	22
workweeks	23	23
workwoman	23	23
workwomen	23	23
world	10	10
worlder	12	12
worlders	13	13
worldlier	15	15
worldliest	16	16
worldliness	18	18
worldling	18	18
worldlings	19	19
worldly	15	15
worlds	11	11
worldview	21	21
worldviews	22	22
worldwide	18	18
worm	10	10
wormcast	17	17
wormcasts	18	18
wormed	13	13
wormer	12	12
wormers	13	13
wormgear	16	16