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
microhm	18	18
microhms	19	19
microimage	21	21
microimages	22	22
microinch	21	21
microinches	23	23
microinject	30	30
microinjected	33	33
microinjecting	36	36
microinjection	34	34
microinjections	35	35
microinjects	31	31
microliter	17	17
microliters	18	18
microlith	18	18
microlithic	23	23
microliths	19	19
microloan	17	17
microloans	18	18
microluces	21	21
microlux	23	23
microluxes	25	25
micromanage	23	23
micromanaged	25	25
micromanagement	31	31