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
mealworm	18	18
mealworms	19	19
meander	12	12
meandered	15	15
meandering	18	18
meanders	13	13
meandrous	15	15
meaner	10	10
meaners	11	11
measlier	12	12
measurabilities	23	23
measurability	23	23
measurable	18	18
measurably	20	20
measure	11	11
measured	13	13
measuredly	18	18
measureless	16	16
measurement	19	19
measurements	20	20
measurer	12	12
measurers	13	13
measures	12	12
measuring	16	16
meatier	10	10