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
masqueraders	26	26
masquerades	25	25
masquerading	29	29
masquers	21	21
massacre	14	14
massacred	16	16
massacrer	15	15
massacrers	16	16
massacres	15	15
massacring	19	19
massager	13	13
massagers	14	14
masseter	11	11
masseteric	16	16
masseters	12	12
masseur	11	11
masseurs	12	12
massier	10	10
master	9	9
mastered	12	12
masterful	17	17
masterfully	22	22
masterfulness	22	22
masteries	12	12
mastering	15	15