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
misdriven	18	18
misdrives	17	17
misdriving	21	21
misdrove	16	16
misenrol	13	13
misenrolled	18	18
misenrolling	21	21
misenrols	14	14
misenter	12	12
misentered	15	15
misentering	18	18
misenters	13	13
misentries	14	14
misentry	14	14
miser	8	8
miserable	16	16
miserableness	21	21
miserablenesses	23	23
miserables	17	17
miserably	18	18
miserere	11	11
misereres	12	12
misericord	17	17
misericorde	18	18
misericordes	19	19