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
mezereons	22	22
mezereum	24	24
mezereums	25	25
micawber	20	20
micawbers	21	21
micellar	16	16
mickler	18	18
micra	11	11
micrified	19	19
micrifies	18	18
micrify	18	18
micrifying	24	24
micro	11	11
microampere	23	23
microamperes	24	24
microanalyses	23	23
microanalysis	23	23
microanalyst	22	22
microanalysts	23	23
microanalytic	26	26
microanalytical	29	29
microanatomical	29	29
microanatomies	24	24
microanatomy	24	24
microarray	18	18