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
foretell	13	13
foreteller	15	15
foretellers	16	16
foretelling	19	19
foretells	14	14
forethought	21	21
forethoughtful	29	29
forethoughts	22	22
foretime	14	14
foretimes	15	15
foretoken	17	17
foretokened	20	20
foretokening	23	23
foretokens	18	18
foretold	13	13
foretop	13	13
foretopman	20	20
foretopmen	20	20
foretops	14	14
forever	14	14
forevermore	21	21
foreverness	19	19
forevers	15	15
forewarn	15	15
forewarned	18	18