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
hitcher	14	14
hitchers	15	15
hitchhiker	23	23
hitchhikers	24	24
hither	10	10
hithermost	17	17
hitherto	12	12
hitherward	18	18
hitmaker	17	17
hitmakers	18	18
hitter	8	8
hitters	9	9
hizzoner	29	29
hizzoners	30	30
hoar	6	6
hoard	8	8
hoarded	11	11
hoarder	10	10
hoarders	11	11
hoarding	14	14
hoardings	15	15
hoards	9	9
hoarfrost	14	14
hoarfrosts	15	15
hoarier	9	9