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
haltere	10	10
haltered	12	12
halteres	11	11
haltering	15	15
halters	10	10
halvers	14	14
halyard	13	13
halyards	14	14
hamadryad	18	18
hamadryads	19	19
hamartia	13	13
hamartias	14	14
hamburg	18	18
hamburger	20	20
hamburgers	21	21
hamburgs	19	19
hammer	14	14
hammered	17	17
hammerer	16	16
hammerers	17	17
hammerhead	21	21
hammerheads	22	22
hammering	20	20
hammerless	19	19
hammerlock	26	26