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
fraudster	14	14
fraudsters	15	15
fraudulence	22	22
fraudulences	23	23
fraudulent	18	18
fraudulently	23	23
fraudulentness	23	23
fraught	15	15
fraughted	18	18
fraughting	21	21
fraughts	16	16
fraulein	14	14
frauleins	15	15
fraxinella	23	23
fraxinellas	24	24
fray	9	9
frayed	12	12
fraying	15	15
frayings	16	16
frays	10	10
frazil	19	19
frazils	20	20
frazzle	29	29
frazzled	31	31
frazzles	30	30