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
frittata	11	11
frittatas	12	12
fritted	11	11
fritter	10	10
frittered	13	13
fritterer	12	12
fritterers	13	13
frittering	16	16
fritters	11	11
fritting	14	14
fritts	9	9
fritz	17	17
fritzes	19	19
friulano	14	14
friulanos	15	15
frivol	14	14
frivoled	17	17
frivoler	16	16
frivolers	17	17
frivoling	20	20
frivolities	19	19
frivolity	19	19
frivolled	19	19
frivoller	18	18
frivollers	19	19