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
ferneries	13	13
fernery	13	13
fernier	11	11
ferniest	12	12
ferninst	13	13
fernless	13	13
fernlike	17	17
ferns	9	9
ferny	11	11
ferocious	16	16
ferociously	21	21
ferociousness	21	21
ferocities	16	16
ferocity	16	16
ferrate	10	10
ferrates	11	11
ferredoxin	22	22
ferredoxins	23	23
ferrel	10	10
ferreled	13	13
ferreling	16	16
ferrelled	15	15
ferrelling	18	18
ferrels	11	11
ferreous	12	12