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
francises	16	16
francising	20	20
francium	19	19
franciums	20	20
francize	24	24
francized	26	26
francizes	25	25
francizing	29	29
franco	13	13
francolin	18	18
francolins	19	19
francos	14	14
francs	13	13
frangibilities	24	24
frangibility	24	24
frangible	19	19
frangipane	20	20
frangipanes	21	21
frangipani	20	20
frangipanni	22	22
franglais	16	16
frank	13	13
franked	16	16
franker	15	15
frankers	16	16