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
mindblowers	23	23
minder	11	11
minders	12	12
minelayer	16	16
minelayers	17	17
miner	9	9
mineral	12	12
mineralise	15	15
mineralised	17	17
mineralises	16	16
mineralising	20	20
mineralizable	31	31
mineralization	29	29
mineralizations	30	30
mineralize	24	24
mineralized	26	26
mineralizer	25	25
mineralizers	26	26
mineralizes	25	25
mineralizing	29	29
mineralogic	21	21
mineralogical	24	24
mineralogically	29	29
mineralogies	19	19
mineralogist	19	19