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
haunters	12	12
hausfrau	15	15
hausfrauen	18	18
hausfraus	16	16
haustoria	12	12
haustorial	14	14
haustorium	17	17
hauter	9	9
hauteur	11	11
hauteurs	12	12
havarti	13	13
havartis	14	14
haver	11	11
havered	14	14
haverel	14	14
haverels	15	15
havering	17	17
havers	12	12
haversack	22	22
haversacks	23	23
havior	12	12
haviors	13	13
haviour	14	14
haviours	15	15
havocker	21	21