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
mirids	10	10
mirier	9	9
miriest	10	10
mirin	9	9
miriness	12	12
mirinesses	14	14
miring	12	12
mirins	10	10
mirk	11	11
mirker	13	13
mirkest	14	14
mirkier	14	14
mirkiest	15	15
mirkily	17	17
mirks	12	12
mirky	14	14
mirliton	13	13
mirlitons	14	14
mirror	9	9
mirrored	12	12
mirroring	15	15
mirrorlike	18	18
mirrors	10	10
mirs	7	7
mirth	10	10