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
merits	9	9
merk	11	11
merks	12	12
merl	8	8
merle	9	9
merles	10	10
merlin	11	11
merlins	12	12
merlon	11	11
merlons	12	12
merlot	10	10
merlots	11	11
merls	9	9
mermaid	14	14
mermaids	15	15
merman	13	13
mermen	13	13
meroblastic	21	21
meroblastically	29	29
merocrine	16	16
meromorphic	25	25
meromyosin	19	19
meromyosins	20	20
meronym	16	16
meronymies	19	19