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
friendlier	16	16
friendlies	16	16
friendliest	17	17
friendlily	19	19
friendliness	19	19
friendly	16	16
friends	12	12
friendship	20	20
friendships	21	21
frier	8	8
friers	9	9
fries	8	8
frieze	18	18
friezelike	27	27
friezes	19	19
frig	9	9
frigate	12	12
frigates	13	13
friges	11	11
frigged	15	15
frigging	18	18
fright	13	13
frighted	16	16
frighten	16	16
frightened	19	19