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
microscopies	24	24
microscopist	24	24
microscopists	25	25
microscopy	24	24
microsecond	22	22
microseconds	23	23
microseism	19	19
microseismic	24	24
microseismicity	29	29
microseisms	20	20
microsensor	18	18
microsensors	19	19
microsomal	20	20
microsome	18	18
microsomes	19	19
microsphere	22	22
microspheres	23	23
microspherical	29	29
microsporangia	26	26
microsporangium	31	31
microspore	19	19
microspores	20	20
microsporocyte	28	28
microsporocytes	29	29
microsporophyll	33	33