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
fomenters	16	16
fonder	11	11
fondler	13	13
fondlers	14	14
fooderies	13	13
foodery	13	13
foofaraw	17	17
foofaraws	18	18
fooleries	13	13
foolery	13	13
foolhardier	18	18
foolhardiest	19	19
foolhardily	21	21
foolhardiness	21	21
foolhardy	18	18
foolisher	15	15
foolproof	19	19
footballer	18	18
footballers	19	19
footboard	16	16
footboards	17	17
footbridge	19	19
footbridges	20	20
footdragger	19	19
footdraggers	20	20