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
hemorrhagic	23	23
hemorrhaging	24	24
hemorrhoid	18	18
hemorrhoidal	21	21
hemorrhoids	19	19
hemosiderin	18	18
hemosiderins	19	19
hempier	15	15
hemstitcher	21	21
hemstitchers	22	22
henceforth	21	21
henceforward	25	25
henneries	13	13
hennery	13	13
henries	10	10
henry	10	10
henrys	11	11
heparin	13	13
heparinized	27	27
heparins	14	14
hepatocellular	26	26
hepatopancreas	26	26
hepper	14	14
heptachlor	21	21
heptachlors	22	22