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
minicar	14	14
minicars	15	15
minicomputer	26	26
minicomputers	27	27
minicourse	18	18
minicourses	19	19
minidress	14	14
minidresses	16	16
minimizer	25	25
minimizers	26	26
minipark	19	19
miniparks	20	20
miniseries	14	14
miniskirt	17	17
miniskirted	20	20
miniskirts	18	18
minister	12	12
ministered	15	15
ministerial	16	16
ministerially	21	21
ministering	18	18
ministers	13	13
ministrant	15	15
ministrants	16	16
ministration	17	17