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
lodger	10	10
lodgers	11	11
lofter	10	10
lofters	11	11
loftier	11	11
loganberries	19	19
loganberry	19	19
logarithm	17	17
logarithmic	22	22
logarithmically	30	30
logarithms	18	18
logger	11	11
loggerhead	18	18
loggerheads	19	19
loggers	12	12
loggier	12	12
logier	9	9
lognormal	17	17
lognormalities	22	22
lognormality	22	22
lognormally	22	22
logocentric	21	21
logocentrism	22	22
logocentrisms	23	23
logogram	16	16