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
microbrew	21	21
microbrewed	24	24
microbrewer	23	23
microbreweries	26	26
microbrewers	24	24
microbrewery	26	26
microbrewing	27	27
microbrews	22	22
microburst	20	20
microbursts	21	21
microbus	18	18
microbuses	20	20
microbusses	21	21
microcap	20	20
microcapsule	26	26
microcapsules	27	27
microcar	17	17
microcars	18	18
microcassette	22	22
microcassettes	23	23
microcephalic	31	31
microcephalies	29	29
microcephaly	29	29
microchip	23	23
microchips	24	24