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
misrepresented	22	22
misrepresenting	25	25
misrepresents	20	20
misroute	12	12
misrouted	14	14
misroutes	13	13
misrouting	17	17
misrule	12	12
misruled	14	14
misrules	13	13
misruling	17	17
missileer	13	13
missileers	14	14
missileries	15	15
missilery	15	15
missilries	14	14
missilry	14	14
missionaries	16	16
missionary	16	16
missioner	13	13
missioners	14	14
missionizer	24	24
missionizers	25	25
missort	10	10
missorted	13	13