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
frothing	16	16
frothings	17	17
froths	11	11
frothy	13	13
frottage	13	13
frottages	14	14
frotteur	12	12
frotteurs	13	13
froufrou	16	16
froufrous	17	17
frounce	15	15
frounced	17	17
frounces	16	16
frouncing	20	20
frouzier	21	21
frouziest	22	22
frouzy	21	21
frow	10	10
froward	14	14
frowardly	19	19
frowardness	19	19
frown	12	12
frowned	15	15
frowner	14	14
frowners	15	15