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
manufacturing	28	28
manufacturings	29	29
manure	11	11
manured	13	13
manurer	12	12
manurers	13	13
manures	12	12
manurial	14	14
manuring	16	16
manuscript	21	21
manuscripts	22	22
manward	15	15
manwards	16	16
mapmaker	21	21
mapmakers	22	22
mapper	15	15
mappers	16	16
maquiladora	26	26
maquiladoras	27	27
mar	6	6
mara	7	7
marabou	14	14
marabous	15	15
marabout	15	15
marabouts	16	16