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
hardedges	15	15
harden	10	10
hardened	13	13
hardener	12	12
hardeners	13	13
hardening	16	16
hardenings	17	17
hardens	11	11
harder	9	9
hardest	10	10
hardfisted	17	17
hardhack	20	20
hardhacks	21	21
hardhanded	18	18
hardhandedness	23	23
hardhat	12	12
hardhats	13	13
hardhead	14	14
hardheaded	17	17
hardheadedly	22	22
hardheadedness	22	22
hardheads	15	15
hardier	10	10
hardies	10	10
hardiest	11	11