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
monastery	15	15
monaural	14	14
monaurally	19	19
mondegreen	18	18
mondegreens	19	19
moneran	12	12
monerans	13	13
monestrous	15	15
monetarily	17	17
monetarism	17	17
monetarisms	18	18
monetarist	14	14
monetarists	15	15
monetary	14	14
moneyer	13	13
moneyers	14	14
moneygrubbing	31	31
moneylender	20	20
moneylenders	21	21
moneymaker	23	23
moneymakers	24	24
moneywort	18	18
moneyworts	19	19
monger	12	12
mongered	15	15