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
foggier	14	14
foghorn	15	15
foghorns	16	16
folder	11	11
folderol	14	14
folderols	15	15
folders	12	12
foliar	10	10
folkier	15	15
folklore	17	17
folklores	18	18
folkloric	21	21
folklorish	21	21
folklorist	19	19
folkloristic	24	24
folklorists	20	20
folksier	16	16
folksinger	21	21
folksingers	22	22
follicular	20	20
follower	16	16
followers	17	17
followership	25	25
followerships	26	26
fomenter	15	15