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
heeder	9	9
heeders	10	10
heeler	9	9
heelers	10	10
hefter	11	11
hefters	12	12
heftier	12	12
hegari	10	10
hegaris	11	11
hegira	10	10
hegiras	11	11
heifer	11	11
heifers	12	12
heir	6	6
heirdom	13	13
heirdoms	14	14
heired	9	9
heiress	9	9
heiresses	11	11
heiring	12	12
heirless	11	11
heirloom	14	14
heirlooms	15	15
heirs	7	7
heirship	15	15