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
louver	12	12
louvered	15	15
louvers	13	13
louvre	12	12
louvred	14	14
louvres	13	13
lovebird	17	17
lovebirds	18	18
lovelier	14	14
lovelorn	15	15
lovelornness	20	20
lovemaker	21	21
lovemakers	22	22
lover	10	10
loverly	15	15
lovers	11	11
lovier	11	11
lowborn	15	15
lowbred	15	15
lowbrow	17	17
lowbrows	18	18
lower	9	9
lowercase	16	16
lowercased	18	18
lowercases	17	17