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
lacers	10	10
lacertid	13	13
lacertids	14	14
lacework	19	19
laceworks	20	20
lachrymal	21	21
lachrymator	22	22
lachrymators	23	23
lachrymose	21	21
lachrymosely	26	26
lachrymosities	25	25
lachrymosity	25	25
lacier	10	10
lacker	14	14
lackered	17	17
lackering	20	20
lackers	15	15
lackluster	20	20
lacklustre	20	20
lacquer	21	21
lacquered	24	24
lacquerer	23	23
lacquerers	24	24
lacquering	27	27
lacquers	22	22