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
lethargic	17	17
lethargically	25	25
lethargies	15	15
lethargy	15	15
letter	7	7
letterbox	20	20
letterboxed	23	23
letterboxing	26	26
lettered	10	10
letterer	9	9
letterers	10	10
letterform	17	17
letterforms	18	18
letterhead	14	14
letterheads	15	15
lettering	13	13
letterings	14	14
letterman	14	14
lettermen	14	14
letterpress	15	15
letterpresses	17	17
letters	8	8
letterspacing	23	23
letterspacings	24	24
leukodystrophy	30	30