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
federalize	24	24
federalized	26	26
federalizes	25	25
federalizing	29	29
federals	13	13
federate	12	12
federated	14	14
federates	13	13
federating	17	17
federation	15	15
federations	16	16
federative	18	18
federatively	23	23
fedora	10	10
fedoras	11	11
feebler	14	14
feeder	10	10
feeders	11	11
feedyard	15	15
feedyards	16	16
feeler	10	10
feelers	11	11
feetfirst	15	15
feigner	13	13
feigners	14	14