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
forwarders	17	17
forwardest	17	17
forwarding	20	20
forwardly	19	19
forwardness	19	19
forwards	15	15
forwent	14	14
forwhy	16	16
forworn	14	14
forzandi	22	22
forzando	22	22
forzandos	23	23
foscarnet	16	16
foscarnets	17	17
fossicker	19	19
fossickers	20	20
fossiliferous	21	21
fossorial	13	13
foster	9	9
fosterage	14	14
fosterages	15	15
fostered	12	12
fosterer	11	11
fosterers	12	12
fostering	15	15