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
microfaunae	22	22
microfaunal	23	23
microfaunas	22	22
microfiber	22	22
microfibers	23	23
microfibril	24	24
microfibrillar	28	28
microfibrils	25	25
microfiche	24	24
microfiches	25	25
microfilament	27	27
microfilaments	28	28
microfilaria	22	22
microfilarial	24	24
microfilarias	23	23
microfilm	22	22
microfilmable	30	30
microfilmed	25	25
microfilmer	24	24
microfilmers	25	25
microfilming	28	28
microfilms	23	23
microflora	20	20
microflorae	21	21
microfloral	22	22