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
mounters	13	13
mourn	10	10
mourned	13	13
mourner	12	12
mourners	13	13
mournful	18	18
mournfuller	22	22
mournfullest	23	23
mournfully	23	23
mournfulness	23	23
mournfulnesses	25	25
mourning	16	16
mourningly	21	21
mournings	17	17
mourns	11	11
mouser	10	10
mousers	11	11
mousetrap	16	16
mousetrapped	23	23
mousetrapping	26	26
mousetraps	17	17
mousier	11	11
mouthbreeder	22	22
mouthbreeders	23	23
mouther	13	13