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
faros	8	8
farouche	17	17
farraginous	18	18
farrago	12	12
farragoes	14	14
farragos	13	13
farrier	10	10
farrieries	13	13
farriers	11	11
farriery	13	13
farro	8	8
farros	9	9
farrow	12	12
farrowed	15	15
farrowing	18	18
farrows	13	13
farseeing	15	15
farside	11	11
farsides	12	12
farsighted	18	18
farsightedly	23	23
farsightedness	23	23
farther	12	12
farthermost	19	19
farthest	13	13