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
marrowbones	21	21
marrowed	15	15
marrowfat	18	18
marrowfats	19	19
marrowing	18	18
marrows	13	13
marrowy	15	15
marry	10	10
marrying	16	16
mars	7	7
marsala	11	11
marsalas	12	12
marse	8	8
marses	9	9
marsh	10	10
marshal	13	13
marshalcies	20	20
marshalcy	20	20
marshaled	16	16
marshaling	19	19
marshall	15	15
marshalled	18	18
marshalling	21	21
marshalls	16	16
marshals	14	14