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
motoneuron	16	16
motoneuronal	19	19
motoneurons	17	17
motor	8	8
motorbike	19	19
motorbiked	21	21
motorbikes	20	20
motorbiking	24	24
motorboat	15	15
motorboater	17	17
motorboaters	18	18
motorboating	21	21
motorboats	16	16
motorbus	15	15
motorbuses	17	17
motorbusses	18	18
motorcade	16	16
motorcaded	18	18
motorcades	17	17
motorcading	21	21
motorcar	14	14
motorcars	15	15
motorcycle	22	22
motorcycled	24	24
motorcycles	23	23