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
frankest	16	16
frankfurt	21	21
frankfurter	23	23
frankfurters	24	24
frankfurts	22	22
frankincense	25	25
franking	19	19
franklin	18	18
franklins	19	19
frankly	18	18
frankpledge	26	26
frankpledges	27	27
franks	14	14
frankum	19	19
frankums	20	20
frantic	14	14
frantically	22	22
franticness	19	19
frap	10	10
frappe	15	15
frapped	17	17
frappes	16	16
frapping	20	20
fraps	11	11
frascati	14	14