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
hectare	12	12
hectares	13	13
hectogram	19	19
hectograms	20	20
hectograph	22	22
hectographs	23	23
hectoliter	16	16
hectoliters	17	17
hectometer	18	18
hectometers	19	19
hector	11	11
hectored	14	14
hectoring	17	17
hectoringly	22	22
hectors	12	12
hedarim	13	13
heder	8	8
heders	9	9
hedgehopper	24	24
hedgehoppers	25	25
hedger	11	11
hedgerow	16	16
hedgerows	17	17
hedgers	12	12
hedgier	12	12