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
marmot	12	12
marmots	13	13
marocain	15	15
marocains	16	16
maroon	10	10
marooned	13	13
marooning	16	16
maroons	11	11
marplot	14	14
marplots	15	15
marque	19	19
marquee	20	20
marquees	21	21
marques	20	20
marquess	21	21
marquessate	24	24
marquessates	25	25
marquesses	23	23
marqueterie	24	24
marqueteries	25	25
marquetries	24	24
marquetry	24	24
marquis	20	20
marquisate	23	23
marquisates	24	24