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
hour	7	7
hourglass	15	15
hourglasses	17	17
houri	8	8
houris	9	9
hourlies	12	12
hourlong	15	15
hourly	12	12
hours	8	8
houseboater	17	17
houseboaters	18	18
housebreak	20	20
housebreaker	22	22
housebreakers	23	23
housebreaking	26	26
housebreakings	27	27
housebreaks	21	21
housebroke	20	20
housebroken	22	22
housecarl	16	16
housecarls	17	17
housedress	14	14
housedresses	16	16
housefather	19	19
housefathers	20	20