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
freezingly	28	28
freezings	24	24
freight	14	14
freightage	19	19
freightages	20	20
freighted	17	17
freighter	16	16
freighters	17	17
freighting	20	20
freights	15	15
fremd	12	12
fremitus	15	15
fremituses	17	17
frena	9	9
french	15	15
frenched	18	18
frenches	17	17
frenchification	31	31
frenchified	24	24
frenchifies	23	23
frenchify	23	23
frenchifying	29	29
frenching	21	21
frenemies	16	16
frenemy	16	16