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
handworks	20	20
handwringer	21	21
handwringers	22	22
handwrit	15	15
handwrite	16	16
handwrites	17	17
handwriting	21	21
handwritings	22	22
handwritten	19	19
handwrote	16	16
handwrought	23	23
hangar	11	11
hangared	14	14
hangaring	17	17
hangars	12	12
hangbird	17	17
hangbirds	18	18
hanger	11	11
hangers	12	12
hangfire	16	16
hangfires	17	17
hangover	17	17
hangovers	18	18
hangrier	13	13
hangriest	14	14