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
hermaphrodite	24	24
hermaphrodites	25	25
hermaphroditic	28	28
hermaphroditism	29	29
hermatypic	23	23
hermeneutic	21	21
hermeneutical	24	24
hermeneutically	29	29
hermeneutics	22	22
hermetic	16	16
hermetical	19	19
hermetically	24	24
hermeticism	22	22
hermeticisms	23	23
hermetism	17	17
hermetisms	18	18
hermetist	14	14
hermetists	15	15
hermit	11	11
hermitic	16	16
hermitism	17	17
hermitisms	18	18
hermitries	15	15
hermitry	15	15
hermits	12	12