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
herbals	13	13
herbaria	13	13
herbarium	18	18
herbed	12	12
herbicidal	20	20
herbicidally	25	25
herbicide	18	18
herbicides	19	19
herbier	12	12
herbiest	13	13
herbivore	18	18
herbivores	19	19
herbivories	20	20
herbivorous	21	21
herbivory	20	20
herbless	14	14
herblike	18	18
herbologies	19	19
herbology	19	19
herbs	10	10
herby	12	12
hercules	15	15
herculeses	17	17
herd	7	7
herded	10	10