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
hydrostatics	20	20
hydrotherapies	24	24
hydrotherapy	24	24
hydrothermal	23	23
hydrothermally	28	28
hydrothoraces	23	23
hydrothorax	25	25
hydrothoraxes	27	27
hydrotropic	22	22
hydrotropism	23	23
hydrous	13	13
hydroxide	22	22
hydroxides	23	23
hydroxy	21	21
hydroxyapatite	31	31
hydroxyapatites	32	32
hydroxyl	23	23
hydroxylamine	32	32
hydroxylamines	33	33
hydroxylapatite	33	33
hydroxylase	26	26
hydroxylases	27	27
hydroxylate	26	26
hydroxylated	28	28
hydroxylation	29	29