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
moisturizer	24	24
moisturizers	25	25
moisturizes	24	24
moisturizing	28	28
mojarra	19	19
mojarras	20	20
molar	9	9
molarities	14	14
molarity	14	14
molars	10	10
moldboard	18	18
moldboards	19	19
molder	11	11
moldered	14	14
moldering	17	17
molders	12	12
moldier	12	12
moldwarp	19	19
moldwarps	20	20
molecular	18	18
molecularly	23	23
molester	12	12
molesters	13	13
molter	10	10
molters	11	11