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
infraorders	16	16
infrared	13	13
infrareds	14	14
infrasonic	18	18
infraspecific	29	29
infrastructural	25	25
infrastructure	23	23
infrastructures	24	24
infrequence	29	29
infrequences	30	30
infrequencies	31	31
infrequency	31	31
infrequent	25	25
infrequently	30	30
infringe	15	15
infringed	17	17
infringement	23	23
infringements	24	24
infringer	16	16
infringers	17	17
infringes	16	16
infringing	20	20
infrugal	16	16
infundibular	24	24
infuriate	14	14