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
martyring	17	17
martyrization	28	28
martyrizations	29	29
martyrize	23	23
martyrized	25	25
martyrizes	24	24
martyrizing	28	28
martyrly	16	16
martyrologies	21	21
martyrologist	21	21
martyrologists	22	22
martyrology	21	21
martyrs	12	12
martyry	14	14
marvel	14	14
marveled	17	17
marveler	16	16
marvelers	17	17
marveling	20	20
marvelled	19	19
marvelling	22	22
marvellous	20	20
marvellously	25	25
marvelous	18	18
marvelously	23	23