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
furlong	15	15
furlongs	16	16
furlough	18	18
furloughed	21	21
furloughing	24	24
furloughs	19	19
furls	10	10
furmenties	18	18
furmenty	18	18
furmeties	16	16
furmety	16	16
furmities	16	16
furmity	16	16
furnace	15	15
furnaced	17	17
furnaces	16	16
furnacing	20	20
furnish	14	14
furnished	17	17
furnisher	16	16
furnishers	17	17
furnishes	16	16
furnishing	20	20
furnishings	21	21
furniture	15	15