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
margs	10	10
marguerite	16	16
marguerites	17	17
maria	8	8
mariachi	16	16
mariachis	17	17
mariculture	20	20
maricultures	21	21
mariculturist	22	22
mariculturists	23	23
marigold	15	15
marigolds	16	16
marihuana	16	16
marihuanas	17	17
marijuana	23	23
marijuanas	24	24
marimba	16	16
marimbas	17	17
marimbist	18	18
marimbists	19	19
marina	10	10
marinade	13	13
marinaded	15	15
marinades	14	14
marinading	18	18