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
misthrown	18	18
misthrows	17	17
mistier	10	10
mistrace	14	14
mistraced	16	16
mistraces	15	15
mistracing	19	19
mistrain	12	12
mistrained	15	15
mistraining	18	18
mistrains	13	13
mistral	11	11
mistrals	12	12
mistranscribe	23	23
mistranscribed	25	25
mistranscribes	24	24
mistranscribing	28	28
mistranslate	17	17
mistranslated	19	19
mistranslates	18	18
mistranslating	22	22
mistranslation	20	20
mistranslations	21	21
mistreat	11	11
mistreated	14	14