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
lipograms	18	18
lipoprotein	19	19
lipoproteins	20	20
lipotropic	20	20
lipotropin	18	18
lipotropins	19	19
lipper	13	13
lippered	16	16
lippering	19	19
lippers	14	14
lippier	14	14
lipread	12	12
lipreading	18	18
lipreads	13	13
liquefier	23	23
liquefiers	24	24
liqueur	19	19
liqueurs	20	20
liquidambar	29	29
liquidambars	30	30
liquidator	22	22
liquidators	23	23
liquor	17	17
liquored	20	20
liquorice	23	23