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
lawmaker	19	19
lawmakers	20	20
lawrencium	22	22
lawyer	12	12
lawyered	15	15
lawyering	18	18
lawyerlike	21	21
lawyerly	17	17
lawyers	13	13
laxer	13	13
layer	8	8
layerage	13	13
layerages	14	14
layered	11	11
layering	14	14
layerings	15	15
layers	9	9
layover	14	14
layovers	15	15
layperson	16	16
laypersons	17	17
lazar	15	15
lazaret	17	17
lazarets	18	18
lazarette	19	19