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
licenser	13	13
licensers	14	14
licensor	13	13
licensors	14	14
licensure	15	15
licensures	16	16
licker	14	14
lickerish	19	19
lickerishly	24	24
lickerishness	24	24
lickers	15	15
licorice	15	15
licorices	16	16
lictor	10	10
lictors	11	11
lidar	7	7
lidars	8	8
lieder	8	8
liefer	10	10
lienteries	12	12
lientery	12	12
lier	5	5
lierne	8	8
liernes	9	9
liers	6	6