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
forint	10	10
forints	11	11
forjudge	24	24
forjudged	26	26
forjudges	25	25
forjudging	29	29
fork	11	11
forkball	20	20
forkballs	21	21
forked	14	14
forkedly	19	19
forker	13	13
forkers	14	14
forkful	19	19
forkfuls	20	20
forkier	14	14
forkiest	15	15
forking	17	17
forkless	16	16
forklift	19	19
forklifted	22	22
forklifting	25	25
forklifts	20	20
forklike	20	20
forks	12	12