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
frame	11	11
frameable	19	19
framed	13	13
framer	12	12
framers	13	13
frames	12	12
frameshift	21	21
frameshifts	22	22
framework	22	22
frameworks	23	23
framing	16	16
framings	17	17
franc	12	12
franchise	18	18
franchised	20	20
franchisee	19	19
franchisees	20	20
franchiser	19	19
franchisers	20	20
franchises	19	19
franchising	23	23
franchisor	19	19
franchisors	20	20
francise	15	15
francised	17	17