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
honourer	12	12
honourers	13	13
honouring	16	16
honours	11	11
hoodier	10	10
hoodwinker	21	21
hoodwinkers	22	22
hoofer	11	11
hoofers	12	12
hoofprint	18	18
hoofprints	19	19
hooker	12	12
hookers	13	13
hookier	13	13
hookworm	20	20
hookworms	21	21
hooper	11	11
hoopers	12	12
hoopskirt	18	18
hoopskirts	19	19
hoopster	13	13
hoopsters	14	14
hoorah	10	10
hoorahed	13	13
hoorahing	16	16