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
fosterling	17	17
fosters	10	10
foulard	13	13
foulards	14	14
foulbrood	18	18
foulbroods	19	19
fouler	11	11
founder	13	13
foundered	16	16
foundering	19	19
founders	14	14
foundries	15	15
foundry	15	15
four	8	8
fourchee	17	17
fourdrinier	17	17
fourdriniers	18	18
foureyed	15	15
fourfold	17	17
fourgon	14	14
fourgons	15	15
fourplex	23	23
fourplexes	25	25
fours	9	9
fourscore	16	16