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
frizzled	31	31
frizzler	30	30
frizzlers	31	31
frizzles	30	30
frizzlier	31	31
frizzliest	32	32
frizzling	34	34
frizzly	31	31
frizzy	29	29
fro	6	6
frock	15	15
frocked	18	18
frocking	21	21
frocks	16	16
froe	7	7
froes	8	8
frog	9	9
frogeye	14	14
frogeyed	16	16
frogeyes	15	15
frogfish	18	18
frogfishes	20	20
frogged	15	15
froggier	15	15
froggiest	16	16