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
wormgears	17	17
wormhole	17	17
wormholes	18	18
wormier	13	13
wormiest	14	14
wormil	13	13
wormils	14	14
worming	16	16
wormish	15	15
wormlike	19	19
wormroot	14	14
wormroots	15	15
worms	11	11
wormseed	15	15
wormseeds	16	16
wormwood	18	18
wormwoods	19	19
wormy	13	13
worn	8	8
wornness	13	13
wornnesses	15	15
worried	11	11
worriedly	16	16
worrier	10	10
worriers	11	11