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
microprojector	35	35
microprojectors	36	36
micropublisher	30	30
micropublishers	31	31
micropublishing	34	34
micropulsation	26	26
micropulsations	27	27
micropuncture	28	28
micropunctures	29	29
micropylar	22	22
micropyle	21	21
micropyles	22	22
microquake	30	30
microquakes	31	31
microradiograph	29	29
micros	12	12
microsatellite	22	22
microsatellites	23	23
microscale	20	20
microscales	21	21
microscope	22	22
microscopes	23	23
microscopic	26	26
microscopical	29	29
microscopically	34	34