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
magistratical	22	22
magistrature	18	18
magistratures	19	19
magnetizer	25	25
magnetizers	26	26
magnetoelectric	28	28
magnetograph	25	25
magnetographs	26	26
magnetometer	21	21
magnetometers	22	22
magnetometric	25	25
magnetometry	23	23
magnetosphere	24	24
magnetospheres	25	25
magnetospheric	28	28
magnetron	16	16
magnetrons	17	17
magnifier	18	18
magnifiers	19	19
maharaja	22	22
maharajah	25	25
maharajahs	26	26
maharajas	23	23
maharanee	15	15
maharanees	16	16