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
footwear	14	14
footwork	18	18
footworks	19	19
footworn	15	15
foozler	20	20
foozlers	21	21
fopperies	18	18
foppery	18	18
for	6	6
fora	7	7
forage	11	11
foraged	13	13
forager	12	12
foragers	13	13
forages	12	12
foraging	16	16
foram	11	11
foramen	14	14
foramens	15	15
foramina	15	15
foraminal	17	17
foraminifer	21	21
foraminifera	22	22
foraminiferal	24	24
foraminiferan	24	24