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
fetoprotein	18	18
fetoproteins	19	19
fetor	8	8
fetors	9	9
fetter	9	9
fettered	12	12
fetterer	11	11
fetterers	12	12
fettering	15	15
fetters	10	10
fettler	11	11
fettlers	12	12
feuar	9	9
feuars	10	10
feudaries	14	14
feudary	14	14
feudatories	16	16
feudatory	16	16
fever	12	12
fevered	15	15
feverfew	21	21
feverfews	22	22
fevering	18	18
feverish	17	17
feverishly	22	22