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
mustards	13	13
mustardy	15	15
muster	10	10
mustered	13	13
mustering	16	16
musters	11	11
mustier	11	11
mutator	11	11
mutators	12	12
muter	9	9
mutilator	14	14
mutilators	15	15
mutineer	13	13
mutineered	16	16
mutineering	19	19
mutineers	14	14
mutter	10	10
muttered	13	13
mutterer	12	12
mutterers	13	13
muttering	16	16
mutters	11	11
mutular	13	13
muzzier	29	29
muzzler	30	30