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
furnitures	16	16
furor	9	9
furore	10	10
furores	11	11
furors	10	10
furosemide	18	18
furosemides	19	19
furpiece	18	18
furpieces	19	19
furred	11	11
furrier	11	11
furrieries	14	14
furriers	12	12
furriery	14	14
furries	11	11
furriest	12	12
furrily	14	14
furriner	13	13
furriners	14	14
furring	14	14
furrings	15	15
furrow	13	13
furrowed	16	16
furrower	15	15
furrowers	16	16