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
hosteler	11	11
hostelers	12	12
hosteller	13	13
hostellers	14	14
hostelries	13	13
hostelry	13	13
hostler	10	10
hostlers	11	11
hotdogger	16	16
hotdoggers	17	17
hotelier	11	11
hoteliers	12	12
hotliner	12	12
hotliners	13	13
hotpress	13	13
hotpressed	16	16
hotpresses	15	15
hotpressing	19	19
hotrod	9	9
hotrods	10	10
hotspur	13	13
hotspurs	14	14
hotter	8	8
hounder	12	12
hounders	13	13