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
hammerlocks	27	27
hammers	15	15
hammerstone	20	20
hammerstones	21	21
hammertoe	17	17
hammertoes	18	18
hammier	15	15
hamper	14	14
hampered	17	17
hamperer	16	16
hamperers	17	17
hampering	20	20
hampers	15	15
hamster	12	12
hamsters	13	13
hamstring	17	17
hamstringing	23	23
hamstrings	18	18
hamstrung	18	18
hamular	14	14
hanaper	13	13
hanapers	14	14
handbarrow	20	20
handbarrows	21	21
handbreadth	21	21