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
flashier	14	14
flashover	19	19
flashovers	20	20
flatbread	17	17
flatbreads	18	18
flatbrod	16	16
flatbrods	17	17
flatcar	14	14
flatcars	15	15
flatiron	13	13
flatirons	14	14
flatlander	17	17
flatlanders	18	18
flatliner	15	15
flatliners	16	16
flattener	14	14
flatteners	15	15
flatter	11	11
flattered	14	14
flatterer	13	13
flatterers	14	14
flatteries	14	14
flattering	17	17
flatteringly	22	22
flatters	12	12