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
fragged	15	15
fragging	18	18
fraggings	19	19
fragile	13	13
fragilities	17	17
fragility	17	17
fragment	17	17
fragmental	20	20
fragmentally	25	25
fragmentarily	25	25
fragmentariness	25	25
fragmentary	22	22
fragmentate	20	20
fragmentated	22	22
fragmentates	21	21
fragmentating	25	25
fragmentation	23	23
fragmentations	24	24
fragmented	20	20
fragmenting	23	23
fragmentize	29	29
fragmentized	31	31
fragmentizes	30	30
fragmentizing	34	34
fragments	18	18