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
multiterminal	23	23
multitiered	17	17
multitowered	21	21
multitrack	22	22
multitracks	23	23
multitrillion	21	21
multiuser	15	15
multivariable	26	26
multivariate	21	21
multiverse	19	19
multiverses	20	20
multiversities	23	23
multiversity	23	23
multiwarhead	23	23
multiyear	16	16
multure	13	13
multures	14	14
mumbler	18	18
mumblers	19	19
mummer	16	16
mummeries	19	19
mummers	17	17
mummery	19	19
mumper	16	16
mumpers	17	17