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
feirie	9	9
feistier	11	11
feldsher	15	15
feldshers	16	16
feldspar	16	16
feldspars	17	17
felicitator	18	18
felicitators	19	19
fellators	14	14
feller	11	11
fellers	12	12
fellmonger	21	21
fellmongered	24	24
fellmongeries	24	24
fellmongering	27	27
fellmongers	22	22
fellmongery	24	24
felonries	14	14
felonry	14	14
felspar	14	14
felspars	15	15
feltier	11	11
felwort	14	14
felworts	15	15
femora	12	12