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
laniary	11	11
lanker	12	12
lankier	13	13
lanner	9	9
lanneret	11	11
lannerets	12	12
lanners	10	10
lantern	10	10
lanterns	11	11
lanthorn	13	13
lanthorns	14	14
lanyard	12	12
lanyards	13	13
laparoscope	21	21
laparoscopes	22	22
laparoscopic	25	25
laparoscopies	23	23
laparoscopist	23	23
laparoscopists	24	24
laparoscopy	23	23
laparotomies	19	19
laparotomy	19	19
lapboard	16	16
lapboards	17	17
lapidarian	16	16