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
flichters	18	18
flicker	18	18
flickered	21	21
flickering	24	24
flickeringly	29	29
flickers	19	19
flickery	21	21
flier	9	9
fliers	10	10
flightier	17	17
flimflammer	28	28
flimflammers	29	29
flimflammery	31	31
flimsier	15	15
flincher	18	18
flinchers	19	19
flinder	13	13
flinders	14	14
flinger	14	14
flingers	15	15
flintier	13	13
flipper	17	17
flippers	18	18
flippier	18	18
flir	8	8