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
footer	9	9
footers	10	10
footgear	13	13
footgears	14	14
footier	10	10
footlambert	21	21
footlamberts	22	22
footler	11	11
footlers	12	12
footlocker	21	21
footlockers	22	22
footmark	18	18
footmarks	19	19
footprint	16	16
footprints	17	17
footrace	14	14
footraces	15	15
footrest	11	11
footrests	12	12
footrope	14	14
footropes	15	15
footslogger	19	19
footsloggers	20	20
footsore	11	11
footsoreness	16	16