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
marshalship	22	22
marshalships	23	23
marshed	13	13
marshes	12	12
marshier	13	13
marshiest	14	14
marshiness	16	16
marshland	17	17
marshlands	18	18
marshmallow	24	24
marshmallows	25	25
marshmallowy	27	27
marshy	13	13
marsupia	15	15
marsupial	17	17
marsupials	18	18
marsupium	20	20
mart	7	7
martagon	14	14
martagons	15	15
marted	10	10
martello	13	13
martellos	14	14
marten	10	10
martens	11	11