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
hirple	12	12
hirpled	14	14
hirples	13	13
hirpling	17	17
hirsel	9	9
hirseled	12	12
hirseling	15	15
hirselled	14	14
hirselling	17	17
hirsels	10	10
hirsle	9	9
hirsled	11	11
hirsles	10	10
hirsling	14	14
hirsute	10	10
hirsuteness	15	15
hirsutism	15	15
hirsutisms	16	16
hirudin	12	12
hirudins	13	13
hisser	8	8
hissers	9	9
hissier	9	9
histaminergic	24	24
histochemistry	26	26