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
meperidines	19	19
meprobamate	23	23
merbromin	19	19
merbromins	20	20
merc	10	10
mercado	14	14
mercados	15	15
mercantile	18	18
mercantilism	23	23
mercantilisms	24	24
mercantilist	20	20
mercantilistic	25	25
mercantilists	21	21
mercaptan	19	19
mercaptans	20	20
mercapto	17	17
mercaptopurine	28	28
mercaptopurines	29	29
mercenaries	18	18
mercenarily	21	21
mercenariness	21	21
mercenary	18	18
mercer	12	12
merceries	15	15
mercerise	15	15