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
microsporous	22	22
microstate	16	16
microstates	17	17
microstructural	27	27
microstructure	25	25
microstructures	26	26
microsurgeries	23	23
microsurgery	23	23
microsurgical	26	26
microswitch	25	25
microswitches	27	27
microtechnic	27	27
microtechnics	28	28
microtechnique	36	36
microtechniques	37	37
microtechnology	32	32
microtiter	16	16
microtiters	17	17
microtome	18	18
microtomes	19	19
microtonal	18	18
microtonalities	23	23
microtonality	23	23
microtonally	23	23
microtone	16	16