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
eyres	7	7
eyrie	7	7
eyries	8	8
eyrir	7	7
eyry	8	8
fabber	15	15
fabler	13	13
fablers	14	14
fabric	15	15
fabricant	19	19
fabricants	20	20
fabricate	18	18
fabricated	20	20
fabricates	19	19
fabricating	23	23
fabrication	21	21
fabrications	22	22
fabricator	19	19
fabricators	20	20
fabrics	16	16
fabrique	24	24
fabriques	25	25
fabular	15	15
facer	11	11
facers	12	12