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
hobnobbers	22	22
hocker	15	15
hockers	16	16
hoer	6	6
hoers	7	7
hogger	12	12
hoggeries	15	15
hoggers	13	13
hoggery	15	15
hoister	9	9
hoisters	10	10
hokier	12	12
holandric	17	17
holard	10	10
holards	11	11
holder	10	10
holders	11	11
holdover	16	16
holdovers	17	17
holidayer	15	15
holidayers	16	16
holidaymaker	25	25
holidaymakers	26	26
holier	9	9
holler	10	10