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
mercerised	17	17
mercerises	16	16
mercerising	20	20
mercerization	29	29
mercerizations	30	30
mercerize	24	24
mercerized	26	26
mercerizes	25	25
mercerizing	29	29
mercers	13	13
mercery	15	15
merces	12	12
merch	13	13
merchandise	21	21
merchandised	23	23
merchandiser	22	22
merchandisers	23	23
merchandises	22	22
merchandising	26	26
merchandize	30	30
merchandized	32	32
merchandizes	31	31
merchandizing	35	35
merchant	17	17
merchantability	30	30