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
hereditarians	17	17
hereditarily	18	18
hereditary	15	15
heredities	13	13
heredity	13	13
herein	9	9
hereinabove	21	21
hereinafter	17	17
hereinbefore	21	21
hereinbelow	21	21
hereinto	11	11
hereof	11	11
hereon	9	9
heres	7	7
heresiarch	17	17
heresiarchs	18	18
heresies	10	10
heresy	10	10
heretic	12	12
heretical	15	15
heretically	20	20
heretics	13	13
hereto	8	8
heretofore	15	15
heretrices	15	15