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
heartbroken	21	21
heartburn	16	16
heartburning	22	22
heartburnings	23	23
heartburns	17	17
hearted	10	10
hearten	10	10
heartened	13	13
heartening	16	16
hearteningly	21	21
heartens	11	11
heartfelt	15	15
hearth	10	10
hearths	11	11
hearthstone	16	16
hearthstones	17	17
heartier	10	10
hearties	10	10
heartiest	11	11
heartily	13	13
heartiness	13	13
hearting	13	13
heartland	14	14
heartlands	15	15
heartless	12	12