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
horde	8	8
horded	10	10
hordein	11	11
hordeins	12	12
hordeola	12	12
hordes	9	9
hording	13	13
horehound	16	16
horehounds	17	17
horizon	19	19
horizonal	22	22
horizonless	24	24
horizons	20	20
horizontal	23	23
horizontalities	28	28
horizontality	28	28
horizontally	28	28
horizontals	24	24
hork	10	10
horked	13	13
horking	16	16
horks	11	11
hormogonia	18	18
hormogonium	23	23
hormonal	15	15