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
fortress	11	11
fortressed	14	14
fortresses	13	13
fortressing	17	17
fortresslike	20	20
forts	8	8
fortuities	14	14
fortuitous	15	15
fortuitously	20	20
fortuitousness	20	20
fortuity	14	14
fortunate	14	14
fortunately	19	19
fortunateness	19	19
fortune	12	12
fortuned	14	14
fortunes	13	13
fortuning	17	17
forty	10	10
fortyish	15	15
forum	12	12
forums	13	13
forward	14	14
forwarded	17	17
forwarder	16	16