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
luxuriated	21	21
luxuriates	20	20
luxuriating	24	24
luxuries	18	18
luxurious	20	20
luxuriously	25	25
luxuriousness	25	25
luxuriousnesses	27	27
luxury	18	18
lyard	9	9
lyart	8	8
lycanthropic	27	27
lycanthropies	25	25
lycanthropy	25	25
lymphangiogram	33	33
lymphangiograms	34	34
lymphogram	26	26
lymphograms	27	27
lymphogranuloma	34	34
lymphographic	34	34
lymphographies	32	32
lymphography	32	32
lymphosarcoma	30	30
lymphosarcomas	31	31
lyncher	16	16