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
muckraker	24	24
muckrakers	25	25
muckrakes	24	24
muckraking	28	28
muckworm	25	25
muckworms	26	26
mucoprotein	22	22
mucoproteins	23	23
mucor	12	12
mucors	13	13
mucro	12	12
mucronate	17	17
mucrones	16	16
mucros	13	13
mudder	12	12
mudders	13	13
muddier	13	13
muddler	14	14
muddlers	15	15
mudguard	17	17
mudguards	18	18
mudlark	17	17
mudlarks	18	18
mudra	10	10
mudras	11	11