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
malgre	12	12
maligner	15	15
maligners	16	16
malinger	15	15
malingered	18	18
malingerer	17	17
malingerers	18	18
malingering	21	21
malingers	16	16
mallard	13	13
mallards	14	14
malmier	14	14
malnourished	21	21
malnutrition	19	19
malnutritions	20	20
malodor	12	12
malodorous	16	16
malodorously	21	21
malodorousness	21	21
malodors	13	13
malpractice	24	24
malpractices	25	25
malpractitioner	26	26
maltier	11	11
maltodextrin	25	25