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
marinara	12	12
marinaras	13	13
marinas	11	11
marinate	12	12
marinated	14	14
marinates	13	13
marinating	17	17
marination	15	15
marinations	16	16
marine	10	10
mariner	11	11
mariners	12	12
marines	11	11
marionberries	20	20
marionberry	20	20
marionette	14	14
marionettes	15	15
mariposa	14	14
mariposas	15	15
marish	11	11
marishes	13	13
marital	11	11
maritally	16	16
maritime	14	14
marjoram	23	23