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
fromenty	17	17
frond	10	10
fronded	13	13
frondeur	14	14
frondeurs	15	15
frondose	13	13
fronds	11	11
frons	9	9
front	9	9
frontage	14	14
frontages	15	15
frontal	12	12
frontalities	17	17
frontality	17	17
frontally	17	17
frontals	13	13
frontcourt	18	18
frontcourts	19	19
fronted	12	12
fronter	11	11
frontes	11	11
frontest	12	12
frontier	12	12
frontiers	13	13
frontiersman	20	20