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
laundrymen	20	20
laura	7	7
laurae	8	8
lauras	8	8
laureate	10	10
laureated	12	12
laureates	11	11
laureateship	19	19
laureateships	20	20
laureating	15	15
laureation	13	13
laureations	14	14
laurel	9	9
laureled	12	12
laureling	15	15
laurelled	14	14
laurelling	17	17
laurels	10	10
lavalier	14	14
lavaliere	15	15
lavalieres	16	16
lavaliers	15	15
lavalliere	17	17
lavallieres	18	18
lavatera	13	13