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
makeovers	20	20
maker	12	12
makereadies	19	19
makeready	19	19
makers	13	13
malabsorption	24	24
malabsorptions	25	25
malacostracan	24	24
malacostracans	25	25
maladminister	22	22
maladministered	25	25
maladministers	23	23
maladroit	14	14
maladroitly	19	19
maladroitness	19	19
maladroitnesses	21	21
malapert	15	15
malaperts	16	16
malapportioned	26	26
malaprop	18	18
malapropian	22	22
malapropism	24	24
malapropisms	25	25
malapropist	21	21
malapropists	22	22