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
fumaric	17	17
fumarole	16	16
fumaroles	17	17
fumarolic	20	20
fumatories	17	17
fumatory	17	17
fumbler	18	18
fumblers	19	19
fumer	12	12
fumers	13	13
fumier	13	13
fumigator	18	18
fumigators	19	19
fumitories	17	17
fumitory	17	17
functionaries	22	22
functionary	22	22
functor	15	15
functors	16	16
funder	12	12
funders	13	13
fundraise	15	15
fundraised	17	17
fundraises	16	16
fundraising	20	20