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
harl	7	7
harlequin	23	23
harlequinade	27	27
harlequinades	28	28
harlequins	24	24
harlot	9	9
harlotries	13	13
harlotry	13	13
harlots	10	10
harls	8	8
harm	9	9
harmattan	15	15
harmattans	16	16
harmed	12	12
harmer	11	11
harmers	12	12
harmful	17	17
harmfully	22	22
harmfulness	22	22
harmin	12	12
harmine	13	13
harmines	14	14
harming	15	15
harmins	13	13
harmless	14	14