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
forewarning	21	21
forewarns	16	16
forewent	15	15
forewing	17	17
forewings	18	18
forewoman	19	19
forewomen	19	19
foreword	15	15
forewords	16	16
foreworn	15	15
forex	15	15
forexes	17	17
foreyard	14	14
foreyards	15	15
forfeit	13	13
forfeitable	21	21
forfeited	16	16
forfeiter	15	15
forfeiters	16	16
forfeiting	19	19
forfeits	14	14
forfeiture	17	17
forfeitures	18	18
forfend	15	15
forfended	18	18