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
harps	10	10
harpsichord	22	22
harpsichordist	25	25
harpsichordists	26	26
harpsichords	23	23
harpy	12	12
harquebus	25	25
harquebuses	27	27
harquebusier	28	28
harquebusiers	29	29
harridan	12	12
harridans	13	13
harried	10	10
harrier	9	9
harriers	10	10
harries	9	9
harrow	11	11
harrowed	14	14
harrower	13	13
harrowers	14	14
harrowing	17	17
harrowingly	22	22
harrows	12	12
harrumph	19	19
harrumphed	22	22