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
hydrogeology	24	24
hydrographer	24	24
hydrographers	25	25
hydrographic	27	27
hydrographies	25	25
hydrography	25	25
hydroid	13	13
hydroids	14	14
hydrokinetic	25	25
hydrolase	15	15
hydrolases	16	16
hydrologic	21	21
hydrological	24	24
hydrologically	29	29
hydrologies	19	19
hydrologist	19	19
hydrologists	20	20
hydrology	19	19
hydrolysate	19	19
hydrolysates	20	20
hydrolysis	18	18
hydrolytic	21	21
hydrolytically	29	29
hydrolyzable	33	33
hydrolyzate	28	28