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
lecherousness	21	21
lechers	13	13
lechery	15	15
lectern	12	12
lecterns	13	13
lectionaries	17	17
lectionary	17	17
lector	10	10
lectors	11	11
lecture	12	12
lectured	14	14
lecturer	13	13
lecturers	14	14
lectures	13	13
lectureship	21	21
lectureships	22	22
lecturing	17	17
lederhosen	15	15
ledger	10	10
ledgers	11	11
ledgier	11	11
leeboard	13	13
leeboards	14	14
leer	5	5
leered	8	8