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
lonelier	11	11
loner	7	7
loners	8	8
longer	10	10
longeron	13	13
longerons	14	14
longers	11	11
longform	18	18
longhair	14	14
longhairs	15	15
longhorn	15	15
longhorns	16	16
longicorn	17	17
longicorns	18	18
longshoreman	22	22
longshoremen	22	22
longshoring	20	20
longspur	16	16
longspurs	17	17
longueur	14	14
longueurs	15	15
lonicera	13	13
loniceras	14	14
looker	11	11
lookers	12	12