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
faltering	16	16
falteringly	21	21
falters	11	11
familiar	15	15
familiarise	18	18
familiarised	20	20
familiarises	19	19
familiarising	23	23
familiarities	20	20
familiarity	20	20
familiarization	32	32
familiarize	27	27
familiarized	29	29
familiarizes	28	28
familiarizing	32	32
familiarly	20	20
familiarness	20	20
familiars	16	16
fanart	10	10
fanarts	11	11
fancier	14	14
fanciers	15	15
fancywork	25	25
fancyworks	26	26
fanfare	14	14