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
ministrations	18	18
ministries	14	14
ministroke	18	18
ministrokes	19	19
ministry	14	14
minitower	16	16
minitowers	17	17
miniver	15	15
minivers	16	16
minnesinger	19	19
minnesingers	20	20
minor	9	9
minorca	14	14
minorcas	15	15
minored	12	12
minoring	15	15
minorities	14	14
minority	14	14
minors	10	10
minster	11	11
minsters	12	12
minstrel	13	13
minstrels	14	14
minstrelsies	17	17
minstrelsy	17	17