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
frascatis	15	15
frass	8	8
frasses	10	10
frat	7	7
frater	9	9
fraternal	14	14
fraternalism	20	20
fraternally	19	19
fraternities	16	16
fraternity	16	16
fraternization	28	28
fraternizations	29	29
fraternize	23	23
fraternized	25	25
fraternizer	24	24
fraternizers	25	25
fraternizes	24	24
fraternizing	28	28
fraters	10	10
fratricidal	19	19
fratricide	17	17
fratricides	18	18
frats	8	8
fraud	10	10
frauds	11	11