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
housefront	17	17
housefronts	18	18
householder	18	18
householders	19	19
housekeeper	21	21
housekeepers	22	22
housemaster	17	17
housemasters	18	18
housemother	19	19
housemothers	20	20
housepainter	19	19
housepainters	20	20
houseparent	18	18
houseparents	19	19
houseperson	18	18
housepersons	19	19
houser	9	9
houseroom	15	15
houserooms	16	16
housers	10	10
housewares	16	16
housewarming	24	24
housewarmings	25	25
housewiferies	22	22
housewifery	22	22