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
lustring	13	13
lustrings	14	14
lustrous	11	11
lustrously	16	16
lustrousness	16	16
lustrum	13	13
lustrums	14	14
luteotrophic	22	22
luteotrophin	20	20
luteotrophins	21	21
luteotropic	19	19
luteotropin	17	17
luteotropins	18	18
lutestring	15	15
lutestrings	16	16
luthern	12	12
lutherns	13	13
luthier	11	11
luthiers	12	12
luxer	14	14
luxuriance	24	24
luxuriances	25	25
luxuriant	20	20
luxuriantly	25	25
luxuriate	19	19