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
lavateras	14	14
lavatories	15	15
lavatory	15	15
laveer	11	11
laveered	14	14
laveering	17	17
laveers	12	12
lavender	15	15
lavendered	18	18
lavendering	21	21
lavenders	16	16
laver	10	10
laverock	20	20
laverocks	21	21
lavers	11	11
lavisher	15	15
lavishers	16	16
lavrock	19	19
lavrocks	20	20
lawbreaker	21	21
lawbreakers	22	22
lawbreaking	25	25
lawbreakings	26	26
lawgiver	18	18
lawgivers	19	19