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
forfending	21	21
forfends	16	16
forgat	11	11
forgather	16	16
forgathered	19	19
forgathering	22	22
forgathers	17	17
forgave	16	16
forge	10	10
forgeability	23	23
forgeable	18	18
forged	12	12
forger	11	11
forgeries	14	14
forgers	12	12
forgery	14	14
forges	11	11
forget	11	11
forgetful	19	19
forgetfully	24	24
forgetfulness	24	24
forgetfulnesses	26	26
forgetive	18	18
forgets	12	12
forgettable	20	20