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
liverish	15	15
liverishness	20	20
livers	11	11
liverwort	17	17
liverworts	18	18
liverwurst	19	19
liverwursts	20	20
livery	13	13
liveryman	20	20
liverymen	20	20
livetrap	16	16
livetrapped	23	23
livetrapping	26	26
livetraps	17	17
liveware	16	16
livewares	17	17
liveyer	14	14
liveyers	15	15
livier	11	11
liviers	12	12
livre	10	10
livres	11	11
livyer	13	13
livyers	14	14
lizard	17	17