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
frownier	15	15
frowniest	16	16
frowning	18	18
frowningly	23	23
frowns	13	13
frowny	15	15
frows	11	11
frowsier	14	14
frowsiest	15	15
frowst	12	12
frowsted	15	15
frowstier	15	15
frowstiest	16	16
frowsting	18	18
frowsts	13	13
frowsty	15	15
frowsy	14	14
frowzier	23	23
frowziest	24	24
frowzily	26	26
frowzy	23	23
froze	17	17
frozen	19	19
frozenly	24	24
frozenness	24	24