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
mythologer	20	20
mythologers	21	21
mythologizer	31	31
mythologizers	32	32
myxoviral	26	26
myxovirus	26	26
myxoviruses	28	28
nabber	13	13
nabbers	14	14
naboberies	17	17
nabobery	17	17
nacre	9	9
nacred	11	11
nacreous	13	13
nacres	10	10
nadir	7	7
nadiral	10	10
nadirs	8	8
naffer	13	13
nagger	11	11
naggers	12	12
naggier	12	12
nagware	13	13
nagwares	14	14
nailbrush	17	17