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
frisk	12	12
frisked	15	15
frisker	14	14
friskers	15	15
frisket	14	14
friskets	15	15
friskier	15	15
friskiest	16	16
friskily	18	18
friskiness	18	18
frisking	18	18
frisks	13	13
frisky	15	15
frisson	11	11
frissons	12	12
frit	7	7
frites	9	9
frith	10	10
friths	11	11
fritillaria	16	16
fritillarias	17	17
fritillaries	17	17
fritillary	17	17
frits	8	8
fritt	8	8