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
maltodextrins	26	26
maltreat	12	12
maltreated	15	15
maltreater	14	14
maltreaters	15	15
maltreating	18	18
maltreatment	20	20
maltreatments	21	21
maltreats	13	13
maltster	12	12
maltsters	13	13
malversation	21	21
malversations	22	22
malware	14	14
malwares	15	15
mamillary	19	19
mammary	18	18
mammer	15	15
mammered	18	18
mammering	21	21
mammers	16	16
mammillary	23	23
mammogram	23	23
mammograms	24	24
mammographic	31	31