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
madrases	12	12
madrassa	12	12
madrassah	15	15
madrassahs	16	16
madrassas	13	13
madre	9	9
madrepore	16	16
madrepores	17	17
madreporian	19	19
madreporians	20	20
madreporic	20	20
madreporite	18	18
madreporites	19	19
madres	10	10
madrigal	15	15
madrigalian	19	19
madrigalist	18	18
madrigalists	19	19
madrigals	16	16
madrilene	15	15
madrilenes	16	16
madrona	12	12
madronas	13	13
madrone	12	12
madrones	13	13