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
fleeter	11	11
flenser	12	12
flensers	13	13
flesher	13	13
fleshers	14	14
fleshier	14	14
fleshlier	16	16
fletcher	17	17
fletchers	18	18
fleuron	13	13
fleurons	14	14
fleury	13	13
flexitarian	23	23
flexitarians	24	24
flexographic	33	33
flexography	31	31
flexor	17	17
flexors	18	18
flexural	21	21
flexure	19	19
flexures	20	20
flibbertigibbet	33	33
flichter	17	17
flichtered	20	20
flichtering	23	23