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
frazzling	34	34
freak	12	12
freaked	15	15
freakier	15	15
freakiest	16	16
freakily	18	18
freakiness	18	18
freaking	18	18
freakish	17	17
freakishly	22	22
freakishness	22	22
freakout	16	16
freakouts	17	17
freaks	13	13
freaky	15	15
freckle	18	18
freckled	20	20
freckles	19	19
frecklier	20	20
freckliest	21	21
freckling	23	23
freckly	20	20
free	7	7
freebase	14	14
freebased	16	16