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
laboratory	16	16
labored	12	12
laborer	11	11
laborers	12	12
laboring	15	15
laborious	14	14
laboriously	19	19
laboriousness	19	19
laborite	12	12
laborites	13	13
labors	10	10
laborsaving	22	22
labour	11	11
laboured	14	14
labourer	13	13
labourers	14	14
labouring	17	17
labours	12	12
labra	9	9
labradoodle	18	18
labradoodles	19	19
labrador	13	13
labradorite	16	16
labradorites	17	17
labradors	14	14