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
martensite	14	14
martensites	15	15
martensitic	18	18
martensitically	26	26
martial	11	11
martially	16	16
martian	11	11
martians	12	12
martin	10	10
martinet	12	12
martinets	13	13
marting	13	13
martingale	17	17
martingales	18	18
martini	11	11
martinis	12	12
martins	11	11
martlet	11	11
martlets	12	12
marts	8	8
martyr	11	11
martyrdom	18	18
martyrdoms	19	19
martyred	14	14
martyries	14	14