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
firmaments	20	20
firman	13	13
firmans	14	14
firmed	13	13
firmer	12	12
firmers	13	13
firmest	13	13
firming	16	16
firmly	15	15
firmness	15	15
firmnesses	17	17
firms	11	11
firmware	17	17
firmwares	18	18
firn	8	8
firns	9	9
firrier	10	10
firriest	11	11
firry	10	10
firs	7	7
first	8	8
firstborn	16	16
firstborns	17	17
firstfruits	18	18
firsthand	16	16