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
honorably	18	18
honorand	13	13
honorands	14	14
honoraria	12	12
honoraries	13	13
honorarily	16	16
honorarium	17	17
honorariums	18	18
honorary	13	13
honored	11	11
honoree	10	10
honorees	11	11
honorer	10	10
honorers	11	11
honorific	18	18
honorifically	26	26
honorifics	19	19
honoring	14	14
honors	9	9
honour	10	10
honourable	18	18
honourary	15	15
honoured	13	13
honouree	12	12
honourees	13	13