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
flavors	15	15
flavorsome	21	21
flavory	17	17
flavour	16	16
flavoured	19	19
flavouring	22	22
flavours	17	17
flavoury	19	19
flawier	14	14
flaxier	18	18
flayer	12	12
flayers	13	13
fleahopper	22	22
fleahoppers	23	23
fleawort	15	15
fleaworts	16	16
fledgier	15	15
fleecer	14	14
fleecers	15	15
fleecier	15	15
fleer	9	9
fleered	12	12
fleering	15	15
fleeringly	20	20
fleers	10	10