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
mainsprings	21	21
mainstream	17	17
mainstreams	18	18
maintainer	15	15
maintainers	16	16
mair	7	7
mairs	8	8
major	17	17
majordomo	25	25
majordomos	26	26
majored	20	20
majorette	21	21
majorettes	22	22
majoring	23	23
majoritarian	25	25
majoritarianism	31	31
majoritarians	26	26
majorities	22	22
majority	22	22
majorly	22	22
majors	18	18
majuscular	28	28
makar	12	12
makars	13	13
makeover	19	19