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
microcircuit	25	25
microcircuitry	29	29
microcircuits	26	26
microclimate	25	25
microclimates	26	26
microclimatic	29	29
microcline	21	21
microclines	22	22
micrococcal	27	27
micrococci	25	25
micrococcus	27	27
microcode	19	19
microcodes	20	20
microcomputer	29	29
microcomputers	30	30
microcontroller	27	27
microcosm	21	21
microcosmic	26	26
microcosmically	34	34
microcosmos	23	23
microcosms	22	22
microcrystal	24	24
microcrystals	25	25
microcultural	26	26
microculture	24	24