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
micronize	25	25
micronized	27	27
micronizes	26	26
micronizing	30	30
microns	14	14
micronuclei	23	23
micronucleus	25	25
micronucleuses	27	27
micronutrient	22	22
micronutrients	23	23
microorganism	25	25
microorganisms	26	26
microparticle	26	26
microparticles	27	27
microphage	23	23
microphages	24	24
microphone	22	22
microphones	23	23
microphonic	26	26
microphonics	27	27
microphotograph	33	33
microphotometer	29	29
microphotometry	31	31
microphyll	25	25
microphyllous	29	29