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
highlander	19	19
highlanders	20	20
highlighter	22	22
highlighters	23	23
highrise	14	14
highrises	15	15
highroad	15	15
highroads	16	16
hijacker	26	26
hijackers	27	27
hijra	16	16
hijrah	19	19
hijrahs	20	20
hijras	17	17
hiker	11	11
hikers	12	12
hilar	8	8
hilarious	13	13
hilariously	18	18
hilariousness	18	18
hilarities	13	13
hilarity	13	13
hillcrest	16	16
hillcrests	17	17
hiller	10	10