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
murderesses	16	16
murdering	17	17
murderous	15	15
murderously	20	20
murderousness	20	20
murders	12	12
mure	8	8
mured	10	10
murein	11	11
mureins	12	12
mures	9	9
murex	16	16
murexes	18	18
muriate	11	11
muriated	13	13
muriates	12	12
muricate	15	15
murices	14	14
murid	10	10
murids	11	11
murine	11	11
murines	12	12
muring	13	13
murk	12	12
murker	14	14