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
microcultures	25	25
microcurie	20	20
microcuries	21	21
microcyte	20	20
microcytes	21	21
microcytic	24	24
microdissection	26	26
microdot	15	15
microdots	16	16
microearthquake	37	37
microeconomic	29	29
microeconomics	30	30
microeconomist	27	27
microeconomists	28	28
microelectrode	25	25
microelectrodes	26	26
microelectronic	29	29
microelement	23	23
microelements	24	24
microenterprise	25	25
microevolution	27	27
microevolutions	28	28
microfarad	20	20
microfarads	21	21
microfauna	21	21