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
mandatory	16	16
mandibular	20	20
mandora	12	12
mandoras	13	13
mandorla	14	14
mandorlas	15	15
mandragora	17	17
mandragoras	18	18
mandrake	17	17
mandrakes	18	18
mandrel	13	13
mandrels	14	14
mandril	13	13
mandrill	15	15
mandrills	16	16
mandrils	14	14
maneuver	17	17
maneuverability	30	30
maneuverable	25	25
maneuvered	20	20
maneuverer	19	19
maneuverers	20	20
maneuvering	23	23
maneuvers	18	18
manger	12	12