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
murkest	15	15
murkier	15	15
murkiest	16	16
murkily	18	18
murkiness	18	18
murkinesses	20	20
murkly	17	17
murks	13	13
murky	15	15
murmur	14	14
murmured	17	17
murmurer	16	16
murmurers	17	17
murmuring	20	20
murmurous	18	18
murmurously	23	23
murmurs	15	15
murphies	17	17
murphy	17	17
murr	8	8
murra	9	9
murrain	12	12
murrains	13	13
murras	10	10
murre	9	9