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
forecaddie	18	18
forecaddies	19	19
forecast	14	14
forecastable	22	22
forecasted	17	17
forecaster	16	16
forecasters	17	17
forecasting	20	20
forecastle	17	17
forecastles	18	18
forecasts	15	15
forecheck	24	24
forechecked	27	27
forechecker	26	26
forecheckers	27	27
forechecking	30	30
forechecks	25	25
foreclose	16	16
foreclosed	18	18
forecloses	17	17
foreclosing	21	21
foreclosure	19	19
foreclosures	20	20
forecourt	16	16
forecourts	17	17