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
morelles	13	13
morello	12	12
morellos	13	13
morels	10	10
moreness	12	12
morenesses	14	14
moreover	15	15
mores	8	8
moresque	21	21
moresques	22	22
morgan	12	12
morganatic	19	19
morganatically	27	27
morganite	15	15
morganites	16	16
morgans	13	13
morgen	12	12
morgens	13	13
morgue	12	12
morgues	13	13
moribund	17	17
moribundities	22	22
moribundity	22	22
morion	10	10
morions	11	11