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
ferret	9	9
ferreted	12	12
ferreter	11	11
ferreters	12	12
ferreting	15	15
ferrets	10	10
ferrety	12	12
ferriage	13	13
ferriages	14	14
ferric	12	12
ferricyanide	22	22
ferricyanides	23	23
ferried	11	11
ferries	10	10
ferriferous	18	18
ferrimagnet	20	20
ferrimagnetic	25	25
ferrimagnetism	26	26
ferrimagnets	21	21
ferrite	10	10
ferrites	11	11
ferritic	14	14
ferritin	12	12
ferritins	13	13
ferrocene	16	16