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
misdemeanor	19	19
misdemeanors	20	20
misdemeanour	21	21
misdemeanours	22	22
misdescribe	21	21
misdescribed	23	23
misdescribes	22	22
misdescribing	26	26
misdescription	25	25
misdescriptions	26	26
misdirect	16	16
misdirected	19	19
misdirecting	22	22
misdirection	20	20
misdirections	21	21
misdirects	17	17
misdistribution	24	24
misdoer	11	11
misdoers	12	12
misdraw	14	14
misdrawing	20	20
misdrawn	16	16
misdraws	15	15
misdrew	14	14
misdrive	16	16