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
femoral	14	14
femur	12	12
femurs	13	13
fencer	13	13
fencerow	18	18
fencerows	19	19
fencers	14	14
fender	11	11
fendered	14	14
fenderless	16	16
fenders	12	12
fenestra	12	12
fenestrae	13	13
fenestral	14	14
fenestrate	14	14
fenestrated	16	16
fenestration	17	17
fenestrations	18	18
fenfluramine	25	25
fenfluramines	26	26
fennier	12	12
fenugreek	20	20
fenugreeks	21	21
fenuron	13	13
fenurons	14	14