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
landowners	17	17
landownership	25	25
landownerships	26	26
landrace	14	14
landraces	15	15
landscaper	19	19
landscapers	20	20
landward	15	15
langlaufer	19	19
langlaufers	20	20
langrage	14	14
langrages	15	15
langrel	12	12
langrels	13	13
languisher	17	17
languishers	18	18
languor	12	12
languorous	16	16
languorously	21	21
languors	13	13
langur	11	11
langurs	12	12
laniard	10	10
laniards	11	11
laniaries	11	11