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
leafers	11	11
leafhopper	22	22
leafhoppers	23	23
leafier	11	11
leafroll	14	14
leafrolls	15	15
leafworm	18	18
leafworms	19	19
leaguer	11	11
leaguered	14	14
leaguering	17	17
leaguers	12	12
leaker	11	11
leakers	12	12
leakier	12	12
leaner	8	8
leaners	9	9
leaper	10	10
leapers	11	11
leapfrog	17	17
leapfrogged	23	23
leapfrogging	26	26
leapfrogs	18	18
lear	5	5
learier	8	8