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
fissures	12	12
fissuring	16	16
fistular	13	13
fitter	9	9
fitters	10	10
fiver	12	12
fivers	13	13
fixer	15	15
fixers	16	16
fixture	18	18
fixtures	19	19
fixure	17	17
fixures	18	18
fizzer	27	27
fizzers	28	28
fizzier	28	28
fjord	18	18
fjordic	23	23
fjords	19	19
flabbergast	23	23
flabbergasted	26	26
flabbergasting	29	29
flabbergasts	24	24
flabbier	18	18
flackeries	21	21