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
mesenteron	15	15
mesentery	15	15
meshier	12	12
meshuggener	22	22
meshuggeners	23	23
meshwork	20	20
meshworks	21	21
mesmeric	17	17
mesmerically	25	25
mesmerise	15	15
mesmerised	17	17
mesmerises	16	16
mesmerising	20	20
mesmerism	18	18
mesmerisms	19	19
mesmerist	15	15
mesmerists	16	16
mesmerize	24	24
mesmerized	26	26
mesmerizer	25	25
mesmerizers	26	26
mesmerizes	25	25
mesmerizing	29	29
mesocarp	17	17
mesocarps	18	18