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
microphylls	26	26
microphysical	30	30
microphysically	35	35
microphysics	28	28
micropipet	22	22
micropipets	23	23
micropipette	24	24
micropipettes	25	25
microplankton	29	29
microplanktons	30	30
micropolitan	23	23
micropore	18	18
micropores	19	19
microporosities	24	24
microporosity	24	24
microporous	21	21
microprism	22	22
microprisms	23	23
microprobe	22	22
microprobes	23	23
microprocessor	26	26
microprocessors	27	27
microprogram	26	26
microprograms	27	27
microprojection	37	37