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
metestrus	13	13
metestruses	15	15
metformin	19	19
metformins	20	20
methacrylate	23	23
methacrylates	24	24
methedrine	17	17
methedrines	18	18
methotrexate	24	24
methotrexates	25	25
methoxychlor	32	32
methoxychlors	33	33
methoxyflurane	34	34
methoxyfluranes	35	35
methylator	18	18
methylators	19	19
methylmercuries	30	30
methylmercury	30	30
methysergide	22	22
methysergides	23	23
metier	9	9
metiers	10	10
metoprolol	18	18
metoprolols	19	19
metrazol	21	21