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
mouthers	14	14
mouthier	14	14
mouthpart	18	18
mouthparts	19	19
mouthwatering	25	25
mouthwateringly	30	30
mover	12	12
movers	13	13
moviegoer	18	18
moviegoers	19	19
moviemaker	24	24
moviemakers	25	25
mower	11	11
mowers	12	12
mozzarella	33	33
mozzarellas	34	34
mridanga	15	15
mridangam	19	19
mridangams	20	20
mridangas	16	16
mucker	17	17
muckers	18	18
muckier	18	18
muckrake	23	23
muckraked	25	25