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
legerity	13	13
legers	9	9
leggier	12	12
leggiero	13	13
leghorn	13	13
leghorns	14	14
legionaries	15	15
legionary	15	15
legionnaire	16	16
legionnaires	17	17
legislator	14	14
legislatorial	18	18
legislators	15	15
legislatorship	23	23
legislatorships	24	24
legislature	16	16
legislatures	17	17
legitimator	17	17
legitimators	18	18
legitimizer	26	26
legitimizers	27	27
legroom	13	13
legrooms	14	14
legwarmer	18	18
legwarmers	19	19