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
frequented	25	25
frequenter	24	24
frequentest	25	25
frequenting	28	28
frequently	27	27
frequentness	27	27
frequents	23	23
frere	8	8
freres	9	9
fresco	12	12
frescoed	15	15
frescoer	14	14
frescoers	15	15
frescoes	14	14
frescoing	18	18
frescos	13	13
fresh	10	10
freshed	13	13
freshen	13	13
freshened	16	16
freshener	15	15
fresheners	16	16
freshening	19	19
freshens	14	14
fresher	12	12