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
ferules	12	12
feruling	16	16
fervencies	21	21
fervency	21	21
fervent	15	15
fervently	20	20
fervid	14	14
fervidly	19	19
fervidness	19	19
fervor	13	13
fervors	14	14
fervour	15	15
fervours	16	16
fester	9	9
festered	12	12
festering	15	15
festers	10	10
festivalgoer	22	22
festivalgoers	23	23
festooneries	16	16
festoonery	16	16
fetcher	15	15
fetchers	16	16
feterita	11	11
feteritas	12	12