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
frostbites	16	16
frostbiting	20	20
frostbitten	18	18
frosted	11	11
frosteds	12	12
frostier	11	11
frostiest	12	12
frostily	14	14
frostiness	14	14
frosting	14	14
frostings	15	15
frostnip	15	15
frostnips	16	16
frosts	9	9
frostwork	19	19
frostworks	20	20
frosty	11	11
froth	10	10
frothed	13	13
frother	12	12
frothers	13	13
frothier	13	13
frothiest	14	14
frothily	16	16
frothiness	16	16