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
marjorams	24	24
mark	11	11
marka	12	12
markas	13	13
markdown	20	20
markdowns	21	21
marked	14	14
markedly	19	19
markedness	19	19
marker	13	13
markers	14	14
market	13	13
marketabilities	26	26
marketability	26	26
marketable	21	21
marketed	16	16
marketeer	16	16
marketeers	17	17
marketer	15	15
marketers	16	16
marketing	19	19
marketings	20	20
marketization	30	30
marketizations	31	31
marketplace	25	25