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
hexameter	21	21
hexameters	22	22
hexaplar	21	21
hexarchies	24	24
hexarchy	24	24
hexer	14	14
hexerei	16	16
hexereis	17	17
hexers	15	15
hexobarbital	28	28
hexobarbitals	29	29
hexylresorcinol	32	32
hibernacula	22	22
hibernaculum	27	27
hibernal	15	15
hibernate	15	15
hibernated	17	17
hibernates	16	16
hibernating	20	20
hibernation	18	18
hibernations	19	19
hibernator	16	16
hibernators	17	17
hicker	15	15
hickories	18	18