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
metrologies	17	17
metrologist	17	17
metrologists	18	18
metrology	17	17
metronidazole	28	28
metronidazoles	29	29
metronome	16	16
metronomes	17	17
metronomic	20	20
metronomical	23	23
metronomically	28	28
metropolis	17	17
metropolises	19	19
metropolitan	20	20
metropolitans	21	21
metrorrhagia	19	19
metrorrhagias	20	20
metros	9	9
metrosexual	23	23
metrosexuality	28	28
metrosexuals	24	24
meuniere	13	13
mewler	13	13
mewlers	14	14
mezereon	21	21