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
lacquerware	28	28
lacquerwares	29	29
lacquerwork	32	32
lacquerworks	33	33
lacrimal	16	16
lacrimals	17	17
lacrimation	19	19
lacrimations	20	20
lacrimator	17	17
lacrimators	18	18
lacrosse	12	12
lacrosses	13	13
lacrymal	18	18
lacrymals	19	19
lactary	13	13
lactiferous	19	19
lacunar	13	13
lacunaria	15	15
lacunars	14	14
lacunary	16	16
lacustrine	16	16
ladder	9	9
laddered	12	12
laddering	15	15
ladderlike	18	18