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
mortiser	11	11
mortisers	12	12
mortises	11	11
mortising	15	15
mortmain	15	15
mortmains	16	16
morts	8	8
mortuaries	14	14
mortuary	14	14
morula	11	11
morulae	12	12
morular	12	12
morulas	12	12
morulation	16	16
morulations	17	17
mosasaur	12	12
mosasaurs	13	13
mosher	11	11
moshers	12	12
mosser	9	9
mossers	10	10
mossier	10	10
mother	11	11
motherboard	20	20
motherboards	21	21