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
wresters	11	11
wresting	14	14
wrestle	11	11
wrestled	13	13
wrestler	12	12
wrestlers	13	13
wrestles	12	12
wrestling	16	16
wrestlings	17	17
wrests	9	9
wretch	14	14
wretched	17	17
wretcheder	19	19
wretchedest	20	20
wretchedly	22	22
wretchedness	22	22
wretches	16	16
wrick	15	15
wricked	18	18
wricking	21	21
wricks	16	16
wried	9	9
wrier	8	8
wries	8	8
wriest	9	9