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
maravedis	17	17
marble	13	13
marbled	15	15
marbleise	16	16
marbleised	18	18
marbleises	17	17
marbleising	21	21
marbleize	25	25
marbleized	27	27
marbleizes	26	26
marbleizing	30	30
marbler	14	14
marblers	15	15
marbles	14	14
marblier	15	15
marbliest	16	16
marbling	18	18
marblings	19	19
marbly	15	15
marc	10	10
marcasite	15	15
marcasites	16	16
marcato	13	13
marcatos	14	14
marcel	13	13