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
madrono	12	12
madronos	13	13
maduro	11	11
maduros	12	12
madwort	14	14
madworts	15	15
maelstrom	16	16
maelstroms	17	17
maestri	10	10
maestro	10	10
maestros	11	11
maftir	12	12
maftirs	13	13
magister	13	13
magisterial	17	17
magisterially	22	22
magisterium	20	20
magisteriums	21	21
magisters	14	14
magistracies	20	20
magistracy	20	20
magistral	15	15
magistrally	20	20
magistrate	15	15
magistrates	16	16