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
fretsaws	14	14
fretsome	14	14
fretted	11	11
fretter	10	10
fretters	11	11
frettier	11	11
frettiest	12	12
fretting	14	14
fretty	11	11
fretwork	18	18
fretworks	19	19
friabilities	19	19
friability	19	19
friable	14	14
friar	8	8
friaries	11	11
friarly	13	13
friars	9	9
friary	11	11
fribble	17	17
fribbled	19	19
fribbler	18	18
fribblers	19	19
fribbles	18	18
fribbling	22	22