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
hydras	11	11
hydrase	12	12
hydrases	13	13
hydrate	12	12
hydrated	14	14
hydrates	13	13
hydrating	17	17
hydration	15	15
hydrations	16	16
hydrator	13	13
hydrators	14	14
hydraulic	19	19
hydraulically	27	27
hydraulics	20	20
hydrazide	24	24
hydrazides	25	25
hydrazine	24	24
hydrazines	25	25
hydria	11	11
hydriae	12	12
hydric	14	14
hydrid	12	12
hydride	13	13
hydrides	14	14
hydrids	13	13