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
lithospheres	20	20
lithospheric	23	23
lithotripsies	19	19
lithotripsy	19	19
lithotripter	18	18
lithotripters	19	19
lithotriptor	18	18
lithotriptors	19	19
litigator	12	12
litigators	13	13
litoral	9	9
litre	6	6
litres	7	7
litter	7	7
litterateur	13	13
litterateurs	14	14
litterbag	15	15
litterbags	16	16
litterbug	16	16
litterbugs	17	17
littered	10	10
litterer	9	9
litterers	10	10
littering	13	13
littermate	14	14