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
mortgagee	16	16
mortgagees	17	17
mortgager	16	16
mortgagers	17	17
mortgages	16	16
mortgaging	20	20
mortgagor	16	16
mortgagors	17	17
mortice	13	13
morticed	15	15
morticer	14	14
morticers	15	15
mortices	14	14
mortician	16	16
morticians	17	17
morticing	18	18
mortification	23	23
mortifications	24	24
mortified	16	16
mortifies	15	15
mortify	15	15
mortifying	21	21
mortifyingly	26	26
mortise	10	10
mortised	12	12