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
marg	9	9
margaric	16	16
margarin	14	14
margarine	15	15
margarines	16	16
margarins	15	15
margarita	14	14
margaritas	15	15
margarite	14	14
margarites	15	15
margate	12	12
margates	13	13
margay	13	13
margays	14	14
marge	10	10
margent	13	13
margented	16	16
margenting	19	19
margents	14	14
marges	11	11
margin	12	12
marginal	15	15
marginalia	17	17
marginalities	20	20
marginality	20	20