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
maunders	14	14
mausier	11	11
mauzier	20	20
maverick	22	22
mavericks	23	23
mavourneen	20	20
mavourneens	21	21
maxillaries	23	23
maxillary	23	23
maximizer	31	31
maximizers	32	32
maybird	16	16
maybirds	17	17
mayflower	21	21
mayflowers	22	22
mayor	10	10
mayoral	13	13
mayoralties	17	17
mayoralty	17	17
mayoress	13	13
mayoresses	15	15
mayors	11	11
mazard	19	19
mazards	20	20
mazer	17	17