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
harrumphing	25	25
harrumphs	20	20
harry	9	9
harrying	15	15
harsh	9	9
harshen	12	12
harshened	15	15
harshening	18	18
harshens	13	13
harsher	11	11
harshest	12	12
harshly	14	14
harshness	14	14
harshnesses	16	16
harslet	10	10
harslets	11	11
hart	6	6
hartal	9	9
hartals	10	10
hartebeest	15	15
hartebeests	16	16
harts	7	7
hartshorn	14	14
hartshorns	15	15
harumph	18	18