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
mangers	13	13
mangier	13	13
mangler	14	14
manglers	15	15
mangrove	18	18
mangroves	19	19
manicure	16	16
manicured	18	18
manicures	17	17
manicuring	21	21
manicurist	18	18
manicurists	19	19
manifester	17	17
manifesters	18	18
manipular	18	18
manipulator	20	20
manipulators	21	21
manipulatory	23	23
mankier	15	15
manlier	12	12
manner	11	11
mannered	14	14
mannerism	17	17
mannerisms	18	18
mannerist	14	14