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
heptameter	18	18
heptameters	19	19
heptarch	18	18
heptarchies	21	21
heptarchs	19	19
heptarchy	21	21
her	5	5
herald	10	10
heralded	13	13
heraldic	15	15
heraldically	23	23
heralding	16	16
heraldries	14	14
heraldry	14	14
heralds	11	11
herb	9	9
herbaceous	19	19
herbage	14	14
herbaged	16	16
herbages	15	15
herbal	12	12
herbalism	18	18
herbalisms	19	19
herbalist	15	15
herbalists	16	16