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
formatively	24	24
formatives	20	20
formats	13	13
formatted	16	16
formatter	15	15
formatters	16	16
formatting	19	19
forme	11	11
formed	13	13
formee	12	12
former	12	12
formerly	17	17
formers	13	13
formes	12	12
formfitting	23	23
formful	18	18
formic	15	15
formicaries	20	20
formicary	20	20
formidabilities	26	26
formidability	26	26
formidable	21	21
formidableness	26	26
formidably	23	23
forming	16	16