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
fractionated	20	20
fractionates	19	19
fractionating	23	23
fractionation	21	21
fractionations	22	22
fractionator	19	19
fractionators	20	20
fractioned	18	18
fractioning	21	21
fractions	16	16
fractious	16	16
fractiously	21	21
fractiousness	21	21
fractur	14	14
fracture	15	15
fractured	17	17
fractures	16	16
fracturing	20	20
fracturs	15	15
fractus	14	14
frae	7	7
fraena	10	10
fraenum	15	15
fraenums	16	16
frag	9	9