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
merchantable	25	25
merchanted	20	20
merchanting	23	23
merchantman	24	24
merchantmen	24	24
merchants	18	18
merches	15	15
mercies	13	13
merciful	19	19
mercifully	24	24
mercifulness	24	24
merciless	16	16
mercilessly	21	21
mercilessness	21	21
mercs	11	11
mercurial	17	17
mercurially	22	22
mercurialness	22	22
mercurials	18	18
mercuric	18	18
mercuries	16	16
mercurous	17	17
mercury	16	16
mercy	13	13
mere	7	7