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
flackery	21	21
flagellar	17	17
flagger	15	15
flaggers	16	16
flaggier	16	16
flagrance	19	19
flagrances	20	20
flagrancies	21	21
flagrancy	21	21
flagrant	15	15
flagrantly	20	20
flair	9	9
flairs	10	10
flaker	14	14
flakers	15	15
flakier	15	15
flameproof	23	23
flameproofer	25	25
flameproofers	26	26
flamer	13	13
flamers	14	14
flamethrower	24	24
flamethrowers	25	25
flamier	14	14
flancard	17	17