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
latherer	11	11
latherers	12	12
lathering	15	15
lathers	10	10
lathery	12	12
lathier	10	10
lathwork	18	18
lathworks	19	19
lathyrism	17	17
lathyrisms	18	18
lathyritic	18	18
laticifer	16	16
laticifers	17	17
latitudinarian	19	19
latitudinarians	20	20
latria	7	7
latrias	8	8
latrine	9	9
latrines	10	10
latter	7	7
latterly	12	12
latters	8	8
latticework	22	22
latticeworks	23	23
laudator	11	11