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
librae	10	10
librarian	14	14
librarians	15	15
librarianship	23	23
librarianships	24	24
libraries	13	13
library	13	13
libras	10	10
librate	11	11
librated	13	13
librates	12	12
librating	16	16
libration	14	14
librational	17	17
librations	15	15
libratory	15	15
libretti	12	12
librettist	14	14
librettists	15	15
libretto	12	12
librettos	13	13
libri	9	9
libriform	19	19
licencer	16	16
licencers	17	17