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
monurons	14	14
moocher	15	15
moochers	16	16
moodier	11	11
mooner	10	10
mooners	11	11
moonflower	21	21
moonflowers	22	22
moonier	11	11
moonlighter	20	20
moonlighters	21	21
moonport	15	15
moonports	16	16
moonrise	12	12
moonrises	13	13
moonroof	15	15
moonroofs	16	16
moonshiner	17	17
moonshiners	18	18
moonstruck	22	22
moonward	16	16
moonwort	15	15
moonworts	16	16
moor	7	7
moorage	12	12