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
farcically	23	23
farcie	12	12
farcies	13	13
farcing	16	16
farcy	13	13
fard	8	8
farded	11	11
fardel	11	11
fardels	12	12
farding	14	14
fards	9	9
fare	7	7
farebox	20	20
fareboxes	22	22
fared	9	9
farer	8	8
farers	9	9
fares	8	8
farewell	16	16
farewelled	19	19
farewelling	22	22
farewells	17	17
farfal	13	13
farfalle	16	16
farfalles	17	17