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
humpier	16	16
hundred	13	13
hundredfold	22	22
hundreds	14	14
hundredth	17	17
hundredths	18	18
hundredweight	26	26
hundredweights	27	27
hunger	12	12
hungered	15	15
hungering	18	18
hungers	13	13
hungover	18	18
hungrier	14	14
hungriest	15	15
hungrily	17	17
hungriness	17	17
hungry	14	14
hunker	14	14
hunkered	17	17
hunkering	20	20
hunkers	15	15
hunkier	15	15
hunter	10	10
hunters	11	11