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
flouters	13	13
flowchart	21	21
flowcharting	27	27
flowcharts	22	22
flower	13	13
flowerage	18	18
flowerages	19	19
flowered	16	16
flowerer	15	15
flowerers	16	16
floweret	15	15
flowerets	16	16
flowerette	17	17
flowerettes	18	18
flowerful	21	21
flowerier	16	16
floweriest	17	17
flowerily	19	19
floweriness	19	19
flowering	19	19
flowerless	18	18
flowerlike	22	22
flowerpot	19	19
flowerpots	20	20
flowers	14	14