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
misunderstand	21	21
misunderstands	22	22
misunderstood	20	20
misuser	11	11
misusers	12	12
misword	14	14
misworded	17	17
miswording	20	20
miswords	15	15
miswrit	13	13
miswrite	14	14
miswrites	15	15
miswriting	19	19
miswritten	17	17
miswrote	14	14
miter	8	8
mitered	11	11
miterer	10	10
miterers	11	11
mitering	14	14
miters	9	9
miterwort	15	15
miterworts	16	16
mither	11	11
mithers	12	12