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
lingering	16	16
lingeringly	21	21
lingers	11	11
lingier	11	11
lingonberries	21	21
lingonberry	21	21
lingular	14	14
linier	8	8
linker	12	12
linkers	13	13
linkwork	21	21
linkworks	22	22
linter	8	8
linters	9	9
lintier	9	9
linuron	11	11
linurons	12	12
lionhearted	16	16
lioniser	10	10
lionisers	11	11
lionizer	19	19
lionizers	20	20
lipliner	14	14
lipliners	15	15
lipogram	17	17