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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
limberness	18	18
limbers	14	14
limbier	14	14
limerick	19	19
limericks	20	20
limewater	16	16
limewaters	17	17
limier	10	10
limitary	14	14
limiter	11	11
limiters	12	12
limitrophe	19	19
limmer	13	13
limmers	14	14
limner	11	11
limners	12	12
limper	13	13
limpers	14	14
limpsier	15	15
linear	8	8
linearise	11	11
linearised	13	13
linearises	12	12
linearising	16	16
linearities	13	13