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
foresight	16	16
foresighted	19	19
foresightedly	24	24
foresightedness	24	24
foresightful	24	24
foresights	17	17
foreskin	16	16
foreskins	17	17
forespeak	19	19
forespeaking	25	25
forespeaks	20	20
forespoke	19	19
forespoken	21	21
forest	9	9
forestage	14	14
forestages	15	15
forestal	12	12
forestall	14	14
forestalled	17	17
forestaller	16	16
forestallers	17	17
forestalling	20	20
forestallment	22	22
forestallments	23	23
forestalls	15	15