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
marketplaces	26	26
markets	14	14
markhoor	17	17
markhoors	18	18
markhor	16	16
markhors	17	17
marking	17	17
markings	18	18
markka	17	17
markkaa	18	18
markkas	18	18
marks	12	12
marksman	19	19
marksmanship	28	28
marksmanships	29	29
marksmen	19	19
markswoman	24	24
markswomen	24	24
markup	17	17
markups	18	18
marl	8	8
marled	11	11
marlier	11	11
marliest	12	12
marlin	11	11