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
ferry	10	10
ferryboat	17	17
ferryboats	18	18
ferrying	16	16
ferryman	17	17
ferrymen	17	17
fertile	11	11
fertilely	16	16
fertileness	16	16
fertilities	15	15
fertility	15	15
fertilizable	29	29
fertilization	27	27
fertilizations	28	28
fertilize	22	22
fertilized	24	24
fertilizer	23	23
fertilizers	24	24
fertilizes	23	23
fertilizing	27	27
ferula	11	11
ferulae	12	12
ferulas	12	12
ferule	11	11
feruled	13	13