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
faradise	12	12
faradised	14	14
faradises	13	13
faradising	17	17
faradism	15	15
faradisms	16	16
faradize	21	21
faradized	23	23
faradizes	22	22
faradizing	26	26
farads	10	10
farandole	15	15
farandoles	16	16
faraway	15	15
farce	11	11
farced	13	13
farcer	12	12
farcers	13	13
farces	12	12
farceur	14	14
farceurs	15	15
farci	11	11
farcical	18	18
farcicalities	23	23
farcicality	23	23