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
harbors	12	12
harborside	16	16
harbour	13	13
harboured	16	16
harbouring	19	19
harbours	14	14
hard	7	7
hardback	21	21
hardbacks	22	22
hardball	16	16
hardballs	17	17
hardboard	16	16
hardboards	17	17
hardbodies	17	17
hardbody	17	17
hardboot	14	14
hardboots	15	15
hardbound	18	18
hardcase	14	14
hardcases	15	15
hardcore	14	14
hardcores	15	15
hardcover	19	19
hardcovers	20	20
hardedge	14	14