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
forefended	19	19
forefending	22	22
forefends	17	17
forefinger	19	19
forefingers	20	20
forefoot	14	14
forefront	16	16
forefronts	17	17
foregather	17	17
foregathered	20	20
foregathering	23	23
foregathers	18	18
forego	11	11
foregoer	13	13
foregoers	14	14
foregoes	13	13
foregoing	17	17
foregone	14	14
foreground	18	18
foregrounded	21	21
foregrounding	24	24
foregrounds	19	19
foregut	13	13
foreguts	14	14
forehand	15	15