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
musculatures	22	22
muser	9	9
musers	10	10
museumgoer	20	20
museumgoers	21	21
musher	12	12
mushers	13	13
mushier	13	13
mushrat	13	13
mushrats	14	14
mushroom	17	17
mushroomed	20	20
mushrooming	23	23
mushrooms	18	18
musketeer	17	17
musketeers	18	18
musketries	18	18
musketry	18	18
muskier	15	15
muskrat	15	15
muskrats	16	16
muskroot	16	16
muskroots	17	17
mussier	11	11
mustard	12	12