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
fructification	28	28
fructifications	29	29
fructified	21	21
fructifies	20	20
fructify	20	20
fructifying	26	26
fructose	15	15
fructoses	16	16
fructuous	18	18
frug	10	10
frugal	13	13
frugalities	18	18
frugality	18	18
frugally	18	18
frugged	16	16
frugging	19	19
frugivore	19	19
frugivores	20	20
frugivorous	22	22
frugs	11	11
fruit	9	9
fruitage	14	14
fruitages	15	15
fruitarian	15	15
fruitcake	20	20