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
furanoses	14	14
furanoside	16	16
furanosides	17	17
furans	11	11
furazolidone	28	28
furazolidones	29	29
furball	16	16
furballs	17	17
furbearer	16	16
furbearers	17	17
furbelow	19	19
furbelowed	22	22
furbelowing	25	25
furbelows	20	20
furbish	16	16
furbished	19	19
furbisher	18	18
furbishers	19	19
furbishes	18	18
furbishing	22	22
furcate	14	14
furcated	16	16
furcates	15	15
furcating	19	19
furcation	17	17