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
forehanded	18	18
forehandedly	23	23
forehandedness	23	23
forehands	16	16
forehead	14	14
foreheads	15	15
forehoof	16	16
forehoofs	17	17
forehooves	19	19
foreign	13	13
foreigner	15	15
foreigners	16	16
foreignism	19	19
foreignisms	20	20
foreignness	18	18
forejudge	25	25
forejudged	27	27
forejudges	26	26
forejudging	30	30
foreknew	19	19
foreknow	19	19
foreknowing	25	25
foreknowledge	28	28
foreknowledges	29	29
foreknown	21	21