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
harelike	15	15
harem	10	10
harems	11	11
hares	7	7
harewood	14	14
harewoods	15	15
hariana	10	10
harianas	11	11
haricot	12	12
haricots	13	13
harijan	19	19
harijans	20	20
haring	11	11
harissa	9	9
harissas	10	10
hark	10	10
harked	13	13
harken	13	13
harkened	16	16
harkener	15	15
harkeners	16	16
harkening	19	19
harkens	14	14
harking	16	16
harks	11	11