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
marquise	21	21
marquises	22	22
marquisette	24	24
marquisettes	25	25
marram	12	12
marrams	13	13
marrano	11	11
marranos	12	12
marred	10	10
marrer	9	9
marrers	10	10
marriage	13	13
marriageability	26	26
marriageable	21	21
marriages	14	14
married	11	11
marrieds	12	12
marrier	10	10
marriers	11	11
marries	10	10
marring	13	13
marron	10	10
marrons	11	11
marrow	12	12
marrowbone	20	20