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
forrit	9	9
forsake	14	14
forsaken	16	16
forsaker	15	15
forsakers	16	16
forsakes	15	15
forsaking	19	19
forsook	14	14
forsooth	13	13
forspent	15	15
forswear	14	14
forswearing	20	20
forswears	15	15
forswore	14	14
forsworn	15	15
forsythia	16	16
forsythias	17	17
fort	7	7
fortalice	16	16
fortalices	17	17
forte	8	8
fortepiano	17	17
fortepianos	18	18
fortes	9	9
forth	10	10