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
fruitwood	17	17
fruitwoods	18	18
fruity	12	12
frumenties	18	18
frumenty	18	18
frump	15	15
frumpier	18	18
frumpiest	19	19
frumpily	21	21
frumpish	20	20
frumps	16	16
frumpy	18	18
frusta	10	10
frustrate	13	13
frustrated	15	15
frustrates	14	14
frustrating	18	18
frustratingly	23	23
frustration	16	16
frustrations	17	17
frustule	14	14
frustules	15	15
frustum	15	15
frustums	16	16
fruticose	16	16