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
frogging	18	18
froggings	19	19
froggy	15	15
froghopper	23	23
froghoppers	24	24
froglet	13	13
froglets	14	14
froglike	18	18
frogman	16	16
frogmen	16	16
frogs	10	10
froideur	13	13
froideurs	14	14
frolic	13	13
frolicked	21	21
frolicker	20	20
frolickers	21	21
frolicking	24	24
frolicky	21	21
frolics	14	14
frolicsome	20	20
from	10	10
fromage	15	15
fromages	16	16
fromenties	17	17