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
harumphed	21	21
harumphing	24	24
harumphs	19	19
haruspex	21	21
haruspication	23	23
haruspications	24	24
haruspices	19	19
harvest	13	13
harvestable	21	21
harvested	16	16
harvester	15	15
harvesters	16	16
harvesting	19	19
harvestman	20	20
harvestmen	20	20
harvests	14	14
harvesttime	20	20
harvesttimes	21	21
hasenpfeffer	27	27
hasenpfeffers	28	28
hastener	11	11
hasteners	12	12
hastier	9	9
hatcher	14	14
hatcheries	17	17