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
refractometer	22	22
refractometers	23	23
refractometric	26	26
refractometry	24	24
refractor	15	15
refractories	18	18
refractorily	21	21
refractoriness	21	21
refractors	16	16
refractory	18	18
refracts	14	14
refrain	11	11
refrained	14	14
refraining	17	17
refrainment	19	19
refrains	12	12
reframe	13	13
reframed	15	15
reframes	14	14
reframing	18	18
refrangibility	26	26
refrangible	21	21
refrangibleness	26	26
refreeze	20	20
refreezes	21	21