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
mumsier	14	14
muncher	17	17
munchers	18	18
munchier	18	18
munster	12	12
munsters	13	13
mura	8	8
muraenid	14	14
muraenids	15	15
murage	12	12
murages	13	13
mural	10	10
muraled	13	13
muralist	13	13
muralists	14	14
muralled	15	15
murals	11	11
muras	9	9
murder	11	11
murdered	14	14
murderee	13	13
murderees	14	14
murderer	13	13
murderers	14	14
murderess	14	14