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
morish	11	11
morn	8	8
mornay	12	12
mornays	13	13
morning	14	14
mornings	15	15
morns	9	9
morocco	16	16
moroccos	17	17
moron	9	9
moronic	14	14
moronism	15	15
moronisms	16	16
moronities	14	14
moronity	14	14
morons	10	10
morose	9	9
morosely	14	14
moroseness	14	14
morosenesses	16	16
morosities	13	13
morosity	13	13
morph	13	13
morphactin	22	22
morphactins	23	23