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
lupanars	14	14
lurch	12	12
lurched	15	15
lurcher	14	14
lurchers	15	15
lurches	14	14
lurching	18	18
lurdan	10	10
lurdane	11	11
lurdanes	12	12
lurdans	11	11
lure	6	6
lured	8	8
lurer	7	7
lurers	8	8
lures	7	7
lurid	8	8
luridly	13	13
luridness	13	13
luridnesses	15	15
luring	11	11
luringly	16	16
lurk	10	10
lurked	13	13
lurker	12	12