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
formulations	21	21
formulator	18	18
formulators	19	19
formulize	26	26
formulized	28	28
formulizes	27	27
formulizing	31	31
formwork	21	21
formworks	22	22
formyl	15	15
formyls	16	16
fornent	12	12
fornical	16	16
fornicate	16	16
fornicated	18	18
fornicates	17	17
fornicating	21	21
fornication	19	19
fornications	20	20
fornicator	17	17
fornicators	18	18
fornices	15	15
fornix	17	17
forrader	12	12
forrarder	13	13