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
lazarettes	20	20
lazaretto	19	19
lazarettos	20	20
lazars	16	16
lazier	16	16
lazurite	19	19
lazurites	20	20
leacher	13	13
leachers	14	14
leachier	14	14
leader	8	8
leaderboard	17	17
leaderboards	18	18
leaderless	13	13
leaders	9	9
leadership	17	17
leaderships	18	18
leadier	9	9
leadscrew	17	17
leadscrews	18	18
leadwork	17	17
leadworks	18	18
leadwort	13	13
leadworts	14	14
leafer	10	10