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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
lobsterman 18 18
lobstermen 18 18
lobsters 12 12
lobular 13 13
lobworm 17 17
lobworms 18 18
locater 11 11
locaters 12 12
locator 11 11
locators 12 12
locavore 16 16
locavores 17 17
locker 14 14
lockers 15 15
lockkeeper 25 25
lockkeepers 26 26
lockram 18 18
lockrams 19 19
locomotor 16 16
locomotory 19 19
locular 13 13
locutories 15 15
locutory 15 15
lodestar 10 10
lodestars 11 11

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