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
hearers	9	9
hearing	12	12
hearings	13	13
hearken	14	14
hearkened	17	17
hearkening	20	20
hearkens	15	15
hears	7	7
hearsay	11	11
hearsays	12	12
hearse	8	8
hearsed	10	10
hearses	9	9
hearsing	13	13
heart	7	7
heartache	16	16
heartaches	17	17
heartbeat	14	14
heartbeats	15	15
heartbreak	19	19
heartbreaker	21	21
heartbreakers	22	22
heartbreaking	25	25
heartbreakingly	30	30
heartbreaks	20	20