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
flattery	14	14
flatware	15	15
flatwares	16	16
flatwork	19	19
flatworks	20	20
flatworm	18	18
flatworms	19	19
flaunter	14	14
flaunters	15	15
flauntier	15	15
flavivirus	23	23
flaviviruses	25	25
flavoprotein	24	24
flavoproteins	25	25
flavor	14	14
flavored	17	17
flavorer	16	16
flavorers	17	17
flavorful	22	22
flavorfully	27	27
flavoring	20	20
flavorings	21	21
flavorist	17	17
flavorists	18	18
flavorless	19	19