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
handbreadths	22	22
handcar	14	14
handcars	15	15
handcart	15	15
handcarts	16	16
handcraft	19	19
handcrafted	22	22
handcrafting	25	25
handcrafts	20	20
handcraftsman	27	27
handcraftsmen	27	27
hander	10	10
handers	11	11
handgrip	17	17
handgrips	18	18
handicapper	24	24
handicappers	25	25
handicraft	20	20
handicrafter	22	22
handicrafters	23	23
handicrafts	21	21
handicraftsman	28	28
handicraftsmen	28	28
handier	11	11
handiwork	20	20