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
mudrock	19	19
mudrocks	20	20
mudroom	15	15
mudrooms	16	16
mudskipper	25	25
mudskippers	26	26
mudslinger	19	19
mudslingers	20	20
muenster	13	13
muensters	14	14
muffler	18	18
mufflered	21	21
mufflers	19	19
muggar	14	14
muggars	15	15
mugger	14	14
muggers	15	15
muggier	15	15
muggur	15	15
muggurs	16	16
mugwort	16	16
mugworts	17	17
mukhtar	17	17
mukhtars	18	18
mulberries	18	18