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
hornworms	18	18
hornwort	14	14
hornworts	15	15
horny	10	10
horologe	13	13
horologes	14	14
horologic	17	17
horological	20	20
horologies	15	15
horologist	15	15
horologists	16	16
horology	15	15
horoscope	17	17
horoscopes	18	18
horrendous	15	15
horrendously	20	20
horrent	10	10
horrible	14	14
horribleness	19	19
horriblenesses	21	21
horribles	15	15
horribly	16	16
horrid	9	9
horrider	11	11
horridest	12	12