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
feverishness	22	22
feverous	16	16
fevers	13	13
feverwort	19	19
feverworts	20	20
fewer	11	11
fewtrils	15	15
feyer	10	10
fiacre	12	12
fiacres	13	13
fiar	7	7
fiars	8	8
fibber	15	15
fibbers	16	16
fiber	11	11
fiberboard	20	20
fiberboards	21	21
fibered	14	14
fiberfill	20	20
fiberfills	21	21
fiberglass	19	19
fiberglassed	22	22
fiberglasses	21	21
fiberglassing	25	25
fiberization	28	28