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
frightening	22	22
frighteningly	27	27
frightens	17	17
frightful	21	21
frightfully	26	26
frightfulness	26	26
frightfulnesses	28	28
frighting	19	19
frights	14	14
frigid	12	12
frigidities	17	17
frigidity	17	17
frigidly	17	17
frigidness	17	17
frigorific	21	21
frigs	10	10
frijol	19	19
frijole	20	20
frijoles	21	21
frill	10	10
frilled	13	13
friller	12	12
frilleries	15	15
frillers	13	13
frillery	15	15