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
littermates	15	15
litters	8	8
littery	10	10
littler	9	9
littoral	10	10
littorals	11	11
liturgic	15	15
liturgical	18	18
liturgically	23	23
liturgics	16	16
liturgies	13	13
liturgiologist	21	21
liturgiologists	22	22
liturgiology	21	21
liturgist	13	13
liturgists	14	14
liturgy	13	13
livelier	14	14
livener	13	13
liveners	14	14
liver	10	10
livered	13	13
liveried	14	14
liveries	13	13
livering	16	16