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
ferlies	11	11
ferly	11	11
fermata	13	13
fermatas	14	14
fermate	13	13
ferment	14	14
fermentable	22	22
fermentation	20	20
fermentations	21	21
fermentative	23	23
fermented	17	17
fermenter	16	16
fermenters	17	17
fermenting	20	20
fermentor	16	16
fermentors	17	17
ferments	15	15
fermi	11	11
fermion	14	14
fermionic	19	19
fermions	15	15
fermis	12	12
fermium	17	17
fermiums	18	18
fern	8	8