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
marline	12	12
marlines	13	13
marlinespike	24	24
marlinespikes	25	25
marling	14	14
marlings	15	15
marlins	12	12
marlinspike	23	23
marlinspikes	24	24
marlite	11	11
marlites	12	12
marlitic	15	15
marls	9	9
marlstone	14	14
marlstones	15	15
marly	11	11
marmalade	17	17
marmalades	18	18
marmite	13	13
marmites	14	14
marmoreal	16	16
marmoreally	21	21
marmorean	16	16
marmoset	14	14
marmosets	15	15