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
fruitcakes	21	21
fruited	12	12
fruiter	11	11
fruiterer	13	13
fruiterers	14	14
fruiters	12	12
fruitful	17	17
fruitfuller	21	21
fruitfullest	22	22
fruitfully	22	22
fruitfulness	22	22
fruitier	12	12
fruitiest	13	13
fruitily	15	15
fruitiness	15	15
fruiting	15	15
fruitings	16	16
fruition	13	13
fruitions	14	14
fruitless	14	14
fruitlessly	19	19
fruitlessness	19	19
fruitlet	13	13
fruitlets	14	14
fruits	10	10