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
menstrually	20	20
menstruate	15	15
menstruated	17	17
menstruates	16	16
menstruating	20	20
menstruation	18	18
menstruations	19	19
menstruum	18	18
menstruums	19	19
mensurabilities	24	24
mensurability	24	24
mensurable	19	19
mensural	14	14
mensuration	17	17
mensurations	18	18
menswear	15	15
mentioner	14	14
mentioners	15	15
mentor	10	10
mentored	13	13
mentoring	16	16
mentors	11	11
mentorship	19	19
mentorships	20	20
meperidine	18	18