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
haranguing	19	19
harass	8	8
harassed	11	11
harasser	10	10
harassers	11	11
harasses	10	10
harassing	14	14
harassment	16	16
harassments	17	17
harbinger	17	17
harbingered	20	20
harbingering	23	23
harbingers	18	18
harbor	11	11
harborage	16	16
harborages	17	17
harbored	14	14
harborer	13	13
harborers	14	14
harborful	19	19
harborfuls	20	20
harboring	17	17
harborless	16	16
harbormaster	20	20
harbormasters	21	21