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
marcelled	18	18
marcelling	21	21
marcels	14	14
march	13	13
marched	16	16
marchen	16	16
marcher	15	15
marchers	16	16
marches	15	15
marchesa	16	16
marchese	16	16
marchesi	16	16
marching	19	19
marchioness	20	20
marchionesses	22	22
marchpane	21	21
marchpanes	22	22
marconi	14	14
marconis	15	15
marcs	11	11
mare	7	7
maremma	16	16
maremme	16	16
marengo	13	13
mares	8	8