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
flyrodder	17	17
flyrodders	18	18
flyswatter	19	19
flyswatters	20	20
flytier	13	13
flytiers	14	14
flytrap	16	16
flytraps	17	17
foamer	12	12
foamers	13	13
foamflower	23	23
foamflowers	24	24
foamier	13	13
focuser	14	14
focusers	15	15
fodder	11	11
foddered	14	14
foddering	17	17
fodders	12	12
foetor	9	9
foetors	10	10
fogfruit	17	17
fogfruits	18	18
fogger	13	13
foggers	14	14