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
milliary	15	15
millibar	16	16
millibars	17	17
millicurie	19	19
millicuries	20	20
millidegree	19	19
millidegrees	20	20
millier	12	12
milliers	13	13
milligram	19	19
milligrams	20	20
millihenries	20	20
millihenry	20	20
millilambert	24	24
millilamberts	25	25
milliliter	16	16
milliliters	17	17
millimeter	18	18
millimeters	19	19
millimetre	18	18
millimetres	19	19
millimicron	23	23
millimicrons	24	24
millimolar	19	19
milliner	14	14