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
featherweight	25	25
featherweights	26	26
feathery	15	15
featlier	12	12
feature	11	11
featured	13	13
featureless	16	16
features	12	12
featurette	14	14
featurettes	15	15
featuring	16	16
febrific	20	20
febrifuge	21	21
febrifuges	22	22
febrile	14	14
federacies	17	17
federacy	17	17
federal	12	12
federalese	15	15
federalism	18	18
federalisms	19	19
federalist	15	15
federalists	16	16
federalization	29	29
federalizations	30	30