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
modulators	16	16
modulatory	18	18
mohair	11	11
mohairs	12	12
mohur	11	11
mohurs	12	12
moidore	11	11
moidores	12	12
moiler	10	10
moilers	11	11
moira	8	8
moirai	9	9
moire	8	8
moires	9	9
moistener	13	13
moisteners	14	14
moister	10	10
moisture	12	12
moistures	13	13
moisturise	14	14
moisturised	16	16
moisturises	15	15
moisturising	19	19
moisturize	23	23
moisturized	25	25