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
hurtled	12	12
hurtles	11	11
hurtless	12	12
hurtling	15	15
hurts	8	8
husbander	17	17
husbanders	18	18
husbandries	19	19
husbandry	19	19
husker	13	13
huskers	14	14
huskier	14	14
hussar	9	9
hussars	10	10
hustler	11	11
hustlers	12	12
hyaluronidase	21	21
hyaluronidases	22	22
hybrid	14	14
hybridism	20	20
hybridisms	21	21
hybridities	19	19
hybridity	19	19
hybridization	31	31
hybridizations	32	32