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
filariids	14	14
filature	13	13
filatures	14	14
filbert	14	14
filberts	15	15
filcher	16	16
filchers	17	17
filer	9	9
filers	10	10
filibuster	18	18
filibustered	21	21
filibusterer	20	20
filibusterers	21	21
filibustering	24	24
filibusters	19	19
filiform	18	18
filigree	14	14
filigreed	16	16
filigreeing	20	20
filigrees	15	15
filister	12	12
filisters	13	13
filler	11	11
fillers	12	12
filleter	13	13