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
hazard	18	18
hazarded	21	21
hazarder	20	20
hazarders	21	21
hazarding	24	24
hazardous	22	22
hazardously	27	27
hazardousness	27	27
hazards	19	19
hazer	16	16
hazers	17	17
hazier	17	17
headachier	18	18
headbanger	19	19
headbangers	20	20
headboard	16	16
headboards	17	17
headdress	13	13
headdresses	15	15
header	9	9
headers	10	10
headfirst	15	15
headforemost	21	21
headgear	13	13
headgears	14	14