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
misgovernment	27	27
misgovernments	28	28
misgoverns	20	20
misgrade	14	14
misgraded	16	16
misgrades	15	15
misgrading	19	19
misgraft	16	16
misgrafted	19	19
misgrafting	22	22
misgrafts	17	17
misgrew	15	15
misgrow	15	15
misgrowing	21	21
misgrown	17	17
misgrows	16	16
misguider	16	16
misguiders	17	17
mishear	12	12
misheard	14	14
mishearing	18	18
mishears	13	13
misimpression	23	23
misimpressions	24	24
misinfer	15	15