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
missorting	16	16
missorts	11	11
misstart	11	11
misstarted	14	14
misstarting	17	17
misstarts	12	12
missteer	11	11
missteered	14	14
missteering	17	17
missteers	12	12
misstrike	16	16
misstrikes	17	17
misstriking	21	21
misstruck	20	20
mistaker	15	15
mistakers	16	16
mister	9	9
misterm	13	13
mistermed	16	16
misterming	19	19
misterms	14	14
misters	10	10
misthrew	16	16
misthrow	16	16
misthrowing	22	22