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
funeral	13	13
funerals	14	14
funerary	15	15
funereal	14	14
funereally	19	19
funfair	15	15
funfairs	16	16
fungiform	22	22
funicular	19	19
funiculars	20	20
funker	15	15
funkers	16	16
funkier	16	16
funkster	17	17
funksters	18	18
funnelform	23	23
funner	12	12
funnier	13	13
funster	12	12
funsters	13	13
fur	7	7
furan	10	10
furane	11	11
furanes	12	12
furanose	13	13