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
lowercasing	21	21
lowered	12	12
lowering	15	15
lowermost	16	16
lowers	10	10
lowery	12	12
lowlander	16	16
lowlanders	17	17
lowlier	12	12
lowlifer	16	16
lowlifers	17	17
lowrider	13	13
lowriders	14	14
loxodrome	21	21
loxodromes	22	22
loyaler	11	11
lubber	14	14
lubberliness	22	22
lubberly	19	19
lubbers	15	15
lubric	14	14
lubrical	17	17
lubricant	18	18
lubricants	19	19
lubricate	17	17