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
leukorrhea	18	18
leukorrheal	20	20
leukorrheas	19	19
leukotriene	18	18
leukotrienes	19	19
levanter	14	14
levanters	15	15
levator	12	12
levatores	14	14
levators	13	13
leveler	13	13
levelers	14	14
leveller	15	15
levellers	16	16
lever	10	10
leverage	15	15
leveraged	17	17
leverages	16	16
leveraging	20	20
levered	13	13
leveret	12	12
leverets	13	13
levering	16	16
levers	11	11
levier	11	11