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
furrowing	19	19
furrows	14	14
furrowy	16	16
furry	11	11
furs	8	8
further	13	13
furtherance	21	21
furtherances	22	22
furthered	16	16
furtherer	15	15
furtherers	16	16
furthering	19	19
furthermore	20	20
furthermost	20	20
furthers	14	14
furthest	14	14
furtive	15	15
furtively	20	20
furtiveness	20	20
furuncle	18	18
furuncles	19	19
furunculoses	23	23
furunculosis	23	23
fury	10	10
furze	18	18