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
microarrays	19	19
microbalance	26	26
microbalances	27	27
microbar	17	17
microbarograph	30	30
microbarographs	31	31
microbars	18	18
microbe	16	16
microbeam	21	21
microbeams	22	22
microbes	17	17
microbial	19	19
microbian	19	19
microbic	20	20
microbicidal	26	26
microbicide	24	24
microbicides	25	25
microbiologic	28	28
microbiological	31	31
microbiologies	26	26
microbiologist	26	26
microbiologists	27	27
microbiology	26	26
microblog	21	21
microblogging	30	30