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
misoprostol	18	18
misoprostols	19	19
misorder	12	12
misordered	15	15
misordering	18	18
misorders	13	13
misorient	13	13
misorientation	19	19
misorientations	20	20
misoriented	16	16
misorienting	19	19
misorients	14	14
misparse	14	14
misparsed	16	16
misparses	15	15
misparsing	19	19
mispart	13	13
misparted	16	16
misparting	19	19
misparts	14	14
misperceive	24	24
misperceived	26	26
misperceives	25	25
misperceiving	29	29
misperception	26	26