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
flancards	18	18
flanerie	13	13
flaneries	14	14
flaneur	13	13
flaneurs	14	14
flanger	14	14
flangers	15	15
flanker	16	16
flankers	17	17
flaperon	16	16
flaperons	17	17
flapper	17	17
flappers	18	18
flappier	18	18
flare	9	9
flared	11	11
flares	10	10
flareup	15	15
flareups	16	16
flaring	14	14
flaringly	19	19
flashboard	20	20
flashboards	21	21
flasher	13	13
flashers	14	14