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
fluorenes	15	15
fluoresce	17	17
fluoresced	19	19
fluorescein	20	20
fluoresceins	21	21
fluorescence	24	24
fluorescences	25	25
fluorescent	20	20
fluorescently	25	25
fluorescents	21	21
fluorescer	18	18
fluorescers	19	19
fluoresces	18	18
fluorescing	22	22
fluoric	15	15
fluorid	13	13
fluoridate	16	16
fluoridated	18	18
fluoridates	17	17
fluoridating	21	21
fluoridation	19	19
fluoridations	20	20
fluoride	14	14
fluorides	15	15
fluorids	14	14