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
manslaughter	22	22
manslaughters	23	23
manslayer	16	16
manslayers	17	17
manticore	16	16
manticores	17	17
mantra	10	10
mantram	14	14
mantrams	15	15
mantrap	14	14
mantraps	15	15
mantras	11	11
mantric	14	14
manuary	14	14
manubria	16	16
manubrium	21	21
manubriums	22	22
manufactories	24	24
manufactory	24	24
manufacturable	30	30
manufacture	23	23
manufactured	25	25
manufacturer	24	24
manufacturers	25	25
manufactures	24	24