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
fragrance	18	18
fragrances	19	19
fragrancies	20	20
fragrancy	20	20
fragrant	14	14
fragrantly	19	19
frags	10	10
frail	9	9
frailer	11	11
frailest	12	12
frailly	14	14
frailness	14	14
frailnesses	16	16
frails	10	10
frailties	13	13
frailty	13	13
fraise	9	9
fraises	10	10
fraktur	15	15
frakturs	16	16
framable	18	18
frambesia	18	18
frambesias	19	19
framboise	18	18
framboises	19	19