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
fatherhood	18	18
fatherhoods	19	19
fathering	17	17
fatherland	18	18
fatherlands	19	19
fatherless	16	16
fatherlike	20	20
fatherliness	19	19
fatherly	16	16
fathers	12	12
fathomer	16	16
fathomers	17	17
fatshedera	16	16
fatshederas	17	17
fattener	12	12
fatteners	13	13
fatter	9	9
fattier	10	10
faubourg	18	18
faubourgs	19	19
faucetries	17	17
faucetry	17	17
faultfinder	21	21
faultfinders	22	22
faultier	13	13