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
hillers	11	11
hillier	11	11
hindbrain	17	17
hindbrains	18	18
hinder	10	10
hindered	13	13
hinderer	12	12
hinderers	13	13
hindering	16	16
hinders	11	11
hindquarter	25	25
hindquarters	26	26
hindrance	17	17
hindrances	18	18
hinger	11	11
hingers	12	12
hinkier	14	14
hinter	9	9
hinterland	16	16
hinterlands	17	17
hinters	10	10
hipparch	21	21
hipparchs	22	22
hipper	14	14
hippier	15	15