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
fairings	14	14
fairish	12	12
fairishly	17	17
fairlead	13	13
fairleader	15	15
fairleaders	16	16
fairleads	14	14
fairly	12	12
fairness	12	12
fairnesses	14	14
fairs	8	8
fairway	15	15
fairways	16	16
fairy	10	10
fairyism	16	16
fairyisms	17	17
fairyland	17	17
fairylands	18	18
faitour	11	11
faitours	12	12
fakeer	13	13
fakeers	14	14
faker	12	12
fakeries	15	15
fakers	13	13