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
furcations	18	18
furcraea	15	15
furcraeas	16	16
furcula	16	16
furculae	17	17
furcular	17	17
furculum	21	21
furfur	14	14
furfural	17	17
furfurals	18	18
furfuran	17	17
furfurans	18	18
furfures	16	16
furibund	18	18
furies	10	10
furioso	11	11
furious	12	12
furiously	17	17
furl	9	9
furlable	17	17
furled	12	12
furler	11	11
furlers	12	12
furless	12	12
furling	15	15