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
microtones	17	17
microtubular	24	24
microtubule	23	23
microtubules	24	24
microvascular	28	28
microvillar	23	23
microvilli	22	22
microvillous	25	25
microvillus	24	24
microvolt	20	20
microvolts	21	21
microwatt	18	18
microwatts	19	19
microwavable	29	29
microwave	22	22
microwaveable	30	30
microwaved	24	24
microwaves	23	23
microwaving	27	27
microworld	21	21
microworlds	22	22
micrurgies	19	19
micrurgy	19	19
micturate	16	16
micturated	18	18