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
micturates	17	17
micturating	21	21
micturition	19	19
midair	10	10
midairs	11	11
midbrain	16	16
midbrains	17	17
midcourse	17	17
middlebrow	22	22
middlebrows	23	23
middler	13	13
middlers	14	14
middorsal	15	15
midfielder	19	19
midfielders	20	20
midiron	12	12
midirons	13	13
midlifer	16	16
midlifers	17	17
midrange	15	15
midranges	16	16
midrash	13	13
midrashic	18	18
midrashim	18	18
midrashot	15	15