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
freshers	13	13
freshes	12	12
freshest	13	13
freshet	12	12
freshets	13	13
freshing	16	16
freshly	15	15
freshman	17	17
freshmen	17	17
freshness	15	15
freshnesses	17	17
freshwater	18	18
freshwaters	19	19
fresnel	12	12
fresnels	13	13
fret	7	7
fretboard	16	16
fretboards	17	17
fretful	15	15
fretfully	20	20
fretfulness	20	20
fretfulnesses	22	22
fretless	12	12
frets	8	8
fretsaw	13	13