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
foreran	11	11
forerank	16	16
foreranks	17	17
forereach	17	17
forereached	20	20
forereaches	19	19
forereaching	23	23
forerun	12	12
forerunner	16	16
forerunners	17	17
forerunning	20	20
foreruns	13	13
fores	8	8
foresaid	12	12
foresail	12	12
foresails	13	13
foresaw	13	13
foresee	10	10
foreseeability	23	23
foreseeable	18	18
foreseeing	16	16
foreseen	12	12
foreseer	11	11
foreseers	12	12
foresees	11	11