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
herder	9	9
herders	10	10
herdic	12	12
herdics	13	13
herding	13	13
herdings	14	14
herdlike	16	16
herdman	14	14
herdmen	14	14
herds	8	8
herdsman	15	15
herdsmen	15	15
here	6	6
hereabout	15	15
hereabouts	16	16
hereafter	14	14
hereafters	15	15
hereat	8	8
hereaway	15	15
hereaways	16	16
hereby	13	13
heredes	10	10
hereditament	19	19
hereditaments	20	20
hereditarian	16	16