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
huntress	12	12
huntresses	14	14
hurdies	11	11
hurdle	11	11
hurdled	13	13
hurdler	12	12
hurdlers	13	13
hurdles	12	12
hurdling	16	16
hurds	9	9
hurl	8	8
hurled	11	11
hurler	10	10
hurlers	11	11
hurley	12	12
hurleys	13	13
hurlies	11	11
hurling	14	14
hurlings	15	15
hurls	9	9
hurly	11	11
hurrah	11	11
hurrahed	14	14
hurrahing	17	17
hurrahs	12	12