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
micromanager	24	24
micromanagers	25	25
micromanages	24	24
micromanaging	28	28
micromere	18	18
micromeres	19	19
micrometeorite	23	23
micrometeorites	24	24
micrometeoritic	27	27
micrometeoroid	24	24
micrometeoroids	25	25
micrometer	19	19
micrometers	20	20
micromethod	23	23
micromethods	24	24
micromho	19	19
micromhos	20	20
micromini	19	19
microminiature	25	25
microminis	20	20
micromolar	20	20
micromole	19	19
micromoles	20	20
micromorphology	34	34
micron	13	13