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
hurray	11	11
hurrayed	14	14
hurraying	17	17
hurrays	12	12
hurricane	16	16
hurricanes	17	17
hurried	11	11
hurriedly	16	16
hurriedness	16	16
hurrier	10	10
hurriers	11	11
hurries	10	10
hurry	10	10
hurrying	16	16
hurst	8	8
hursts	9	9
hurt	7	7
hurter	9	9
hurters	10	10
hurtful	15	15
hurtfully	20	20
hurtfulness	20	20
hurtfulnesses	22	22
hurting	13	13
hurtle	10	10