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
misinferred	19	19
misinferring	22	22
misinfers	16	16
misinform	19	19
misinformation	25	25
misinformations	26	26
misinformed	22	22
misinforming	25	25
misinforms	20	20
misinter	12	12
misinterpret	19	19
misinterpreted	22	22
misinterpreting	25	25
misinterprets	20	20
misinterred	16	16
misinterring	19	19
misinters	13	13
misjoinder	24	24
misjoinders	25	25
mislabor	15	15
mislabored	18	18
mislaboring	21	21
mislabors	16	16
mislayer	14	14
mislayers	15	15