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
forestation	15	15
forestations	16	16
forestay	13	13
forestays	14	14
forestaysail	18	18
forestaysails	19	19
forested	12	12
forester	11	11
foresters	12	12
forestial	13	13
foresting	15	15
forestland	16	16
forestlands	17	17
forestries	13	13
forestry	13	13
forests	10	10
foreswear	15	15
foreswearing	21	21
foreswears	16	16
foreswore	15	15
foresworn	16	16
foretaste	12	12
foretasted	14	14
foretastes	13	13
foretasting	17	17