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
farfals	14	14
farfel	13	13
farfels	14	14
farfetchedness	27	27
farina	10	10
farinaceous	19	19
farinas	11	11
faring	12	12
farinha	13	13
farinhas	14	14
farinose	12	12
farkleberries	24	24
farkleberry	24	24
farl	8	8
farle	9	9
farles	10	10
farls	9	9
farm	10	10
farmable	18	18
farmed	13	13
farmer	12	12
farmerette	16	16
farmerettes	17	17
farmers	13	13
farmhand	18	18