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
frivolling	22	22
frivolous	18	18
frivolously	23	23
frivolousness	23	23
frivols	15	15
friz	16	16
frized	19	19
frizer	18	18
frizers	19	19
frizes	18	18
frizette	20	20
frizettes	21	21
frizing	22	22
frizz	26	26
frizzed	29	29
frizzer	28	28
frizzers	29	29
frizzes	28	28
frizzier	29	29
frizzies	29	29
frizziest	30	30
frizzily	32	32
frizziness	32	32
frizzing	32	32
frizzle	29	29