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
frillier	13	13
frillies	13	13
frilliest	14	14
frilling	16	16
frillings	17	17
frills	11	11
frilly	13	13
fringe	12	12
fringed	14	14
fringes	13	13
fringier	14	14
fringiest	15	15
fringing	17	17
fringings	18	18
fringy	14	14
fripperies	19	19
frippery	19	19
frise	8	8
frisee	9	9
frisees	10	10
frises	9	9
frisette	11	11
frisettes	12	12
friseur	11	11
friseurs	12	12