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
leariest	9	9
learn	7	7
learnable	15	15
learned	10	10
learnedly	15	15
learnedness	15	15
learner	9	9
learners	10	10
learning	13	13
learnings	14	14
learns	8	8
learnt	8	8
lears	6	6
leary	8	8
leaseholder	16	16
leaseholders	17	17
leaser	7	7
leasers	8	8
leather	10	10
leatherback	24	24
leatherbacks	25	25
leathered	13	13
leatherette	14	14
leatherettes	15	15
leathering	16	16