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
midrashoth	18	18
midrib	13	13
midribs	14	14
midriff	17	17
midriffs	18	18
midshore	14	14
midstories	14	14
midstory	14	14
midstream	16	16
midstreams	17	17
midsummer	20	20
midsummers	21	21
midterm	14	14
midterms	15	15
midwater	15	15
midwaters	16	16
midwiferies	21	21
midwifery	21	21
midwinter	17	17
midwinters	18	18
midyear	13	13
midyears	14	14
mifepristones	23	23
miffier	16	16
mightier	15	15