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
misleader	14	14
misleaders	15	15
misleared	14	14
mislearn	13	13
mislearned	16	16
mislearning	19	19
mislearns	14	14
mislearnt	14	14
misliker	16	16
mislikers	17	17
mismark	17	17
mismarked	20	20
mismarking	23	23
mismarks	18	18
mismarriage	19	19
mismarriages	20	20
mismeasure	17	17
mismeasured	19	19
mismeasurement	25	25
mismeasurements	26	26
mismeasures	18	18
mismeasuring	22	22
misnomer	15	15
misnomered	18	18
misnomers	16	16