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
frenetic	15	15
frenetically	23	23
freneticism	21	21
frenetics	16	16
frenula	13	13
frenular	14	14
frenulum	18	18
frenulums	19	19
frenum	14	14
frenums	15	15
frenzied	22	22
frenziedly	27	27
frenzies	21	21
frenzily	24	24
frenzy	21	21
frenzying	27	27
frequence	26	26
frequences	27	27
frequencies	28	28
frequency	28	28
frequent	22	22
frequentation	28	28
frequentations	29	29
frequentative	31	31
frequentatives	32	32