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
hairily	12	12
hairiness	12	12
hairinesses	14	14
hairless	11	11
hairlessness	16	16
hairlike	15	15
hairline	12	12
hairlines	13	13
hairlock	18	18
hairlocks	19	19
hairnet	10	10
hairnets	11	11
hairpiece	17	17
hairpieces	18	18
hairpin	13	13
hairpins	14	14
hairs	7	7
hairsbreadth	20	20
hairsbreadths	21	21
hairsplitter	18	18
hairsplitters	19	19
hairsplitting	22	22
hairsplittings	23	23
hairspring	18	18
hairsprings	19	19