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
marvelousness	23	23
marvels	15	15
marvy	14	14
maryjane	23	23
maryjanes	24	24
marzipan	24	24
marzipans	25	25
mascara	13	13
mascaraed	16	16
mascaraing	19	19
mascaras	14	14
mascarpone	20	20
mascarpones	21	21
maser	8	8
masers	9	9
masher	11	11
mashers	12	12
masker	13	13
maskers	14	14
masonries	13	13
masonry	13	13
masquer	20	20
masquerade	24	24
masqueraded	26	26
masquerader	25	25