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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
millineries 17 17
milliners 15 15
millinery 17 17
millionaire 17 17
millionaires 18 18
millionairess 19 19
millionairesses 21 21
milliradian 18 18
milliradians 19 19
millirem 16 16
millirems 17 17
milliroentgen 22 22
milliroentgens 23 23
millrace 16 16
millraces 17 17
millrun 14 14
millruns 15 15
millstream 18 18
millstreams 19 19
millwork 20 20
millworks 21 21
millwright 22 22
millwrights 23 23
milord 11 11
milords 12 12

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