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
momentarily	21	21
momentariness	21	21
momentary	18	18
momser	12	12
momsers	13	13
momzer	21	21
momzers	22	22
monandries	16	16
monandry	16	16
monarch	16	16
monarchal	19	19
monarchial	20	20
monarchic	21	21
monarchical	24	24
monarchically	29	29
monarchies	19	19
monarchism	22	22
monarchisms	23	23
monarchist	19	19
monarchists	20	20
monarchs	17	17
monarchy	19	19
monarda	12	12
monardas	13	13
monasteries	15	15