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
milker	14	14
milkers	15	15
milkier	15	15
milkwort	19	19
milkworts	20	20
millefiori	18	18
millefleur	20	20
millefleurs	21	21
millenarian	18	18
millenarianism	24	24
millenarianisms	25	25
millenarians	19	19
millenaries	17	17
millenary	17	17
miller	11	11
millerite	14	14
millerites	15	15
millers	12	12
milliampere	22	22
milliamperes	23	23
milliard	14	14
milliards	15	15
milliare	13	13
milliares	14	14
milliaries	15	15