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
lancer	11	11
lancers	12	12
lanciers	13	13
lander	9	9
landers	10	10
landform	17	17
landforms	18	18
landgrab	16	16
landgrabs	17	17
landholder	17	17
landholders	18	18
landler	11	11
landlers	12	12
landlord	13	13
landlordism	19	19
landlordisms	20	20
landlords	14	14
landlubber	21	21
landlubberly	26	26
landlubbers	22	22
landmark	18	18
landmarked	21	21
landmarking	24	24
landmarks	19	19
landowner	16	16