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
hydrilla	15	15
hydrillas	16	16
hydro	10	10
hydrobiological	30	30
hydrobiologist	25	25
hydrobiologists	26	26
hydrobiology	25	25
hydrocarbon	23	23
hydrocarbons	24	24
hydrocele	18	18
hydroceles	19	19
hydrocephalic	30	30
hydrocephalics	31	31
hydrocephalus	28	28
hydrocephaly	28	28
hydrochloride	25	25
hydrochlorides	26	26
hydrocolloid	23	23
hydrocolloidal	26	26
hydrocolloids	24	24
hydrocortisone	23	23
hydrocortisones	24	24
hydrocrack	25	25
hydrocracked	28	28
hydrocracker	27	27