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
miler	9	9
milers	10	10
miliaria	12	12
miliarial	14	14
miliarias	13	13
miliary	13	13
militaria	13	13
militaries	14	14
militarily	17	17
militarise	14	14
militarised	16	16
militarises	15	15
militarising	19	19
militarism	17	17
militarisms	18	18
militarist	14	14
militaristic	19	19
militarists	15	15
militarization	28	28
militarizations	29	29
militarize	23	23
militarized	25	25
militarizes	24	24
militarizing	28	28
military	14	14