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
nonhardy	15	15
nonharmonic	22	22
nonhazardous	27	27
nonhereditary	20	20
nonhero	11	11
nonheroes	13	13
nonheterosexual	28	28
nonhierarchical	28	28
nonhistorical	21	21
nonhormonal	20	20
nonhunter	15	15
nonhunters	16	16
nonhygroscopic	31	31
nonhysterical	23	23
nonimmigrant	23	23
nonimmigrants	24	24
nonimportation	23	23
nonimportations	24	24
nonincreasing	22	22
nonindustrial	19	19
nonindustry	18	18
noninert	11	11
noninflammatory	30	30
noninflationary	25	25
noninformation	24	24