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
leviers	12	12
levirate	13	13
levirates	14	14
leviratic	17	17
levogyre	17	17
levonorgestrel	23	23
levonorgestrels	24	24
levorotatory	19	19
lewder	11	11
lexicographer	31	31
lexicographers	32	32
lexicographic	34	34
lexicographical	37	37
lexicographies	32	32
lexicography	32	32
lexigram	21	21
lexigrams	22	22
liar	5	5
liard	7	7
liards	8	8
liars	6	6
liatris	8	8
liatrises	10	10
libationary	18	18
libeler	12	12