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
matrilineally	22	22
matrimonial	19	19
matrimonially	24	24
matrimonies	18	18
matrimony	18	18
matrix	16	16
matrixes	18	18
matron	10	10
matronal	13	13
matronly	15	15
matrons	11	11
matronymic	22	22
matronymics	23	23
matter	9	9
mattered	12	12
mattering	15	15
matters	10	10
mattery	12	12
mattrass	11	11
mattrasses	13	13
mattress	11	11
mattresses	13	13
maturate	12	12
maturated	14	14
maturates	13	13