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
laudators	12	12
laudatory	14	14
lauder	9	9
lauders	10	10
laugher	13	13
laughers	14	14
laughter	14	14
laughters	15	15
launcher	16	16
launchers	17	17
launder	11	11
laundered	14	14
launderer	13	13
launderers	14	14
launderette	15	15
launderettes	16	16
laundering	17	17
launders	12	12
laundress	13	13
laundresses	15	15
laundrette	14	14
laundrettes	15	15
laundries	13	13
laundry	13	13
laundryman	20	20