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
hickory	18	18
hider	8	8
hiders	9	9
hidroses	11	11
hidrosis	11	11
hidrotic	14	14
hidrotics	15	15
hierarch	15	15
hierarchal	18	18
hierarchic	20	20
hierarchical	23	23
hierarchically	28	28
hierarchies	18	18
hierarchization	32	32
hierarchize	27	27
hierarchized	29	29
hierarchizes	28	28
hierarchizing	32	32
hierarchs	16	16
hierarchy	18	18
hieratic	13	13
hieratically	21	21
hierodule	14	14
hierodules	15	15
hieroglyph	22	22