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
hormonally	20	20
hormone	13	13
hormonelike	22	22
hormones	14	14
hormonic	17	17
horn	7	7
hornbeam	17	17
hornbeams	18	18
hornbill	16	16
hornbills	17	17
hornblende	19	19
hornblendes	20	20
hornblendic	23	23
hornbook	18	18
hornbooks	19	19
horndog	13	13
horndogs	14	14
horned	10	10
hornedness	15	15
hornet	9	9
hornets	10	10
hornfels	15	15
hornier	10	10
horniest	11	11
hornily	13	13