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
manneristic	19	19
mannerists	15	15
mannerless	16	16
mannerliness	19	19
mannerly	16	16
manners	12	12
manoeuvre	18	18
manometer	16	16
manometers	17	17
manometric	20	20
manometrically	28	28
manometries	18	18
manometry	18	18
manor	9	9
manorial	13	13
manorialism	19	19
manors	10	10
manpower	18	18
manpowers	19	19
manrope	14	14
manropes	15	15
mansard	12	12
mansarded	15	15
mansards	13	13
manservant	19	19