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
mobocracies	23	23
mobocracy	23	23
mobocrat	17	17
mobocratic	22	22
mobocrats	18	18
mobster	13	13
mobsters	14	14
mocker	16	16
mockeries	19	19
mockers	17	17
mockery	19	19
mockingbird	28	28
mockingbirds	29	29
mockumentaries	29	29
mockumentary	29	29
modder	11	11
modders	12	12
modeler	12	12
modelers	13	13
modeller	14	14
modellers	15	15
moderate	12	12
moderated	14	14
moderately	17	17
moderateness	17	17