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
wurzels	21	21
wussier	11	11
wuther	12	12
wuthered	15	15
wuthering	18	18
wuthers	13	13
wyvern	16	16
wyverns	17	17
xenograft	22	22
xenografts	23	23
xenotransplant	28	28
xenotransplants	29	29
xenotropic	24	24
xerarch	19	19
xeric	15	15
xeriscape	22	22
xeriscapes	23	23
xerographic	28	28
xerographically	36	36
xerographies	26	26
xerography	26	26
xerophile	22	22
xerophilous	25	25
xerophthalmia	31	31
xerophthalmias	32	32