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
horridly	14	14
horridness	14	14
horridnesses	16	16
horrific	16	16
horrifically	24	24
horrified	15	15
horrifies	14	14
horrify	14	14
horrifying	20	20
horrifyingly	25	25
horror	8	8
horrors	9	9
horse	7	7
horseback	21	21
horsebacks	22	22
horsebean	15	15
horsebeans	16	16
horsebox	20	20
horseboxes	22	22
horsecar	13	13
horsecars	14	14
horsed	9	9
horsefeathers	20	20
horseflesh	18	18
horseflies	16	16