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
floruits	13	13
flosser	11	11
flossers	12	12
flossier	12	12
flouncier	18	18
flounder	15	15
floundered	18	18
floundering	21	21
flounders	16	16
flour	10	10
floured	13	13
flourier	13	13
flouriest	14	14
flouring	16	16
flourish	15	15
flourished	18	18
flourisher	17	17
flourishers	18	18
flourishes	17	17
flourishing	21	21
flourishingly	26	26
flourless	15	15
flours	11	11
floury	13	13
flouter	12	12