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
flocculators	24	24
flockier	19	19
flogger	15	15
floggers	16	16
flooder	12	12
flooders	13	13
floodwater	18	18
floodwaters	19	19
floor	9	9
floorage	14	14
floorages	15	15
floorboard	18	18
floorboards	19	19
floorcloth	20	20
floorcloths	21	21
floored	12	12
floorer	11	11
floorers	12	12
flooring	15	15
floorings	16	16
floorpan	16	16
floorpans	17	17
floors	10	10
floorwalker	23	23
floorwalkers	24	24