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
fakery	15	15
fakir	12	12
fakirs	13	13
falciform	22	22
falconer	16	16
falconers	17	17
falconries	18	18
falconry	18	18
falderal	14	14
falderals	15	15
falderol	14	14
falderols	15	15
fallaleries	17	17
fallalery	17	17
faller	11	11
fallers	12	12
falser	10	10
falsework	20	20
falseworks	21	21
falsifier	16	16
falsifiers	17	17
falter	10	10
faltered	13	13
falterer	12	12
falterers	13	13