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
misaverring	21	21
misavers	15	15
misaward	15	15
misawarded	18	18
misawarding	21	21
misawards	16	16
misbehaver	22	22
misbehavers	23	23
misbehavior	23	23
misbehaviors	24	24
misbehaviour	25	25
misbehaviours	26	26
misbeliever	22	22
misbelievers	23	23
misbrand	16	16
misbranded	19	19
misbranding	22	22
misbrands	17	17
miscarriage	19	19
miscarriages	20	20
miscarried	17	17
miscarries	16	16
miscarry	16	16
miscarrying	22	22
mischaracterize	35	35