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
milreis	11	11
milter	10	10
milters	11	11
miltier	11	11
mimbar	15	15
mimbars	16	16
mimeograph	23	23
mimeographed	26	26
mimeographing	29	29
mimeographs	24	24
mimer	11	11
mimers	12	12
mimicker	21	21
mimickers	22	22
mimicries	18	18
mimicry	18	18
minaret	11	11
minarets	12	12
minatory	14	14
minbar	13	13
minbars	14	14
mincer	13	13
mincers	14	14
mincier	14	14
mindblower	22	22