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
forearmed	16	16
forearming	19	19
forearms	14	14
forebay	15	15
forebays	16	16
forebear	14	14
forebearer	16	16
forebearers	17	17
forebears	15	15
forebode	15	15
foreboded	17	17
foreboder	16	16
foreboders	17	17
forebodes	16	16
forebodies	17	17
foreboding	20	20
forebodingly	25	25
forebodingness	25	25
forebody	17	17
foreboom	17	17
forebooms	18	18
forebrain	16	16
forebrains	17	17
foreby	14	14
forebye	15	15