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
meridionally	21	21
meridionals	17	17
meringue	15	15
meringues	16	16
merino	10	10
merinos	11	11
merises	10	10
merisis	10	10
meristem	14	14
meristematic	21	21
meristems	15	15
meristic	14	14
meristically	22	22
merit	8	8
merited	11	11
meriting	14	14
meritless	13	13
meritocracies	22	22
meritocracy	22	22
meritocrat	16	16
meritocratic	21	21
meritocrats	17	17
meritorious	15	15
meritoriously	20	20
meritoriousness	20	20