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
figurehead	19	19
figureheads	20	20
figurer	13	13
figurers	14	14
figures	13	13
figurine	15	15
figurines	16	16
figuring	17	17
figwort	15	15
figworts	16	16
filagree	14	14
filagreed	16	16
filagreeing	20	20
filagrees	15	15
filamentary	21	21
filar	9	9
filaree	11	11
filarees	12	12
filaria	11	11
filariae	12	12
filarial	13	13
filarian	13	13
filariases	14	14
filariasis	14	14
filariid	13	13