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
migraine	14	14
migraines	15	15
migraineur	17	17
migraineurs	18	18
migrainous	17	17
migrant	13	13
migrants	14	14
migrate	12	12
migrated	14	14
migrates	13	13
migrating	17	17
migration	15	15
migrational	18	18
migrations	16	16
migrator	13	13
migrators	14	14
migratory	16	16
mihrab	14	14
mihrabs	15	15
mijnheer	23	23
mijnheers	24	24
mikra	12	12
mikron	14	14
mikrons	15	15
milder	11	11