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
lapidaries	15	15
lapidary	15	15
lapper	13	13
lappered	16	16
lappering	19	19
lappers	14	14
lapser	10	10
lapsers	11	11
lapstrake	17	17
lar	4	4
larboard	13	13
larboards	14	14
larcener	13	13
larceners	14	14
larcenies	14	14
larcenist	14	14
larcenists	15	15
larcenous	15	15
larcenously	20	20
larceny	14	14
larch	11	11
larchen	14	14
larches	13	13
lard	6	6
larded	9	9