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
misraise	11	11
misraised	13	13
misraises	12	12
misraising	16	16
misrate	10	10
misrated	12	12
misrates	11	11
misrating	15	15
misread	11	11
misreading	17	17
misreads	12	12
misreckon	20	20
misreckoned	23	23
misreckoning	26	26
misreckons	21	21
misrecollection	27	27
misrecord	16	16
misrecorded	19	19
misrecording	22	22
misrecords	17	17
misrefer	14	14
misreference	22	22
misreferences	23	23
misreferred	18	18
misreferring	21	21