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
forbiddances	24	24
forbidden	18	18
forbidder	17	17
forbidders	18	18
forbidding	21	21
forbiddingly	26	26
forbids	14	14
forbode	14	14
forboded	16	16
forbodes	15	15
forboding	19	19
forbore	13	13
forborne	15	15
forbs	11	11
forby	13	13
forbye	14	14
force	11	11
forced	13	13
forcedly	18	18
forceful	19	19
forcefully	24	24
forcefulness	24	24
forceless	16	16
forcemeat	18	18
forcemeats	19	19