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
writhed	13	13
writhen	13	13
writher	12	12
writhers	13	13
writhes	12	12
writhing	16	16
writing	13	13
writings	14	14
writs	8	8
written	11	11
wrong	11	11
wrongdoer	16	16
wrongdoers	17	17
wrongdoing	20	20
wronged	14	14
wronger	13	13
wrongers	14	14
wrongest	14	14
wrongful	19	19
wrongfully	24	24
wrongfulness	24	24
wrongheaded	21	21
wrongheadedly	26	26
wrongheadedness	26	26
wronging	17	17