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
firstling	16	16
firstlings	17	17
firstly	13	13
firsts	9	9
firth	10	10
firths	11	11
fisher	11	11
fisherfolk	23	23
fisheries	14	14
fisherman	18	18
fishermen	18	18
fishers	12	12
fisherwoman	23	23
fisherwomen	23	23
fishery	14	14
fishier	12	12
fishmonger	21	21
fishmongers	22	22
fishworm	19	19
fishworms	20	20
fissiparous	18	18
fissiparousness	23	23
fissural	13	13
fissure	11	11
fissured	13	13