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
forksful	20	20
forky	14	14
forlorn	12	12
forlorner	14	14
forlornest	15	15
forlornly	17	17
forlornness	17	17
form	10	10
formabilities	23	23
formability	23	23
formable	18	18
formably	20	20
formal	13	13
formaldehyde	25	25
formaldehydes	26	26
formalin	16	16
formalins	17	17
formalise	16	16
formalised	18	18
formalises	17	17
formalising	21	21
formalism	19	19
formalisms	20	20
formalist	16	16
formalistic	21	21