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
feather	12	12
featherbed	19	19
featherbedded	24	24
featherbedding	27	27
featherbeds	20	20
featherbrain	21	21
featherbrained	24	24
featherbrains	22	22
feathered	15	15
featheredge	19	19
featheredged	21	21
featheredges	20	20
featheredging	24	24
featherhead	19	19
featherheaded	22	22
featherheads	20	20
featherier	15	15
featheriest	16	16
feathering	18	18
featherless	17	17
featherlight	22	22
feathers	13	13
featherstitch	23	23
featherstitched	26	26
featherstitches	25	25