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
lakeward	17	17
lakier	11	11
lamaseries	14	14
lamasery	14	14
lamber	13	13
lambers	14	14
lambert	14	14
lamberts	15	15
lambier	14	14
lambrequin	28	28
lambrequins	29	29
lamebrain	17	17
lamebrained	20	20
lamebrains	18	18
lamellar	14	14
lamellibranch	28	28
lamellibranchs	29	29
lamenter	13	13
lamenters	14	14
lamer	9	9
laminar	12	12
laminaria	14	14
laminarian	16	16
laminarians	17	17
laminarias	15	15