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
hummingbird	27	27
hummingbirds	28	28
humor	11	11
humoral	14	14
humored	14	14
humoresque	26	26
humoresques	27	27
humorful	19	19
humoring	17	17
humorist	14	14
humoristic	19	19
humorists	15	15
humorless	16	16
humorlessly	21	21
humorlessness	21	21
humorous	15	15
humorously	20	20
humorousness	20	20
humors	12	12
humour	13	13
humoured	16	16
humouring	19	19
humours	14	14
humper	15	15
humpers	16	16