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
fierier	10	10
fieriest	11	11
fierily	13	13
fieriness	13	13
fierinesses	15	15
fiery	10	10
fifer	11	11
fifers	12	12
figeater	13	13
figeaters	14	14
fighter	14	14
fighters	15	15
figtree	12	12
figtrees	13	13
figural	14	14
figurant	15	15
figurants	16	16
figurate	14	14
figuration	17	17
figurations	18	18
figurative	20	20
figuratively	25	25
figurativeness	25	25
figure	12	12
figured	14	14