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
filters	11	11
filthier	14	14
filtrable	17	17
filtrate	12	12
filtrated	14	14
filtrates	13	13
filtrating	17	17
filtration	15	15
filtrations	16	16
fimbria	16	16
fimbriae	17	17
fimbrial	18	18
fimbriate	18	18
fimbriated	20	20
fimbriation	21	21
fimbriations	22	22
finagler	15	15
finaglers	16	16
financier	17	17
financiers	18	18
finasteride	16	16
finasterides	17	17
finder	11	11
finders	12	12
finer	9	9