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
labral	11	11
labret	10	10
labrets	11	11
labroid	12	12
labroids	13	13
labrum	14	14
labrums	15	15
labrusca	16	16
labruscas	17	17
laburnum	18	18
laburnums	19	19
labyrinth	18	18
labyrinthian	22	22
labyrinthine	22	22
labyrinthodont	25	25
labyrinthodonts	26	26
labyrinths	19	19
lacer	9	9
lacerate	12	12
lacerated	14	14
lacerates	13	13
lacerating	17	17
laceration	15	15
lacerations	16	16
lacerative	18	18