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
macaroons	16	16
macer	11	11
macerate	14	14
macerated	16	16
macerates	15	15
macerating	19	19
maceration	17	17
macerations	18	18
macerator	15	15
macerators	16	16
macers	12	12
macher	14	14
machers	15	15
machinator	19	19
machinators	20	20
machineries	20	20
machinery	20	20
machree	15	15
machrees	16	16
machzor	24	24
machzorim	29	29
machzors	25	25
mackerel	19	19
mackerels	20	20
macrame	16	16