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
ladders	10	10
laddier	10	10
lader	7	7
laders	8	8
ladler	9	9
ladlers	10	10
ladron	9	9
ladrone	10	10
ladrones	11	11
ladrons	10	10
ladybird	16	16
ladybirds	17	17
ladyfinger	20	20
ladyfingers	21	21
laetrile	10	10
laetriles	11	11
lager	8	8
lagered	11	11
lagering	14	14
lagers	9	9
laggard	13	13
laggardly	18	18
laggardness	18	18
laggards	14	14
lagger	11	11