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
mithridate	16	16
mithridates	17	17
mitier	9	9
mitigator	14	14
mitigators	15	15
mitigatory	17	17
mitochondria	22	22
mitochondrial	24	24
mitochondrion	24	24
mitral	10	10
mitre	8	8
mitred	10	10
mitres	9	9
mitrewort	15	15
mitreworts	16	16
mitring	13	13
mixer	15	15
mixers	16	16
mixture	18	18
mixtures	19	19
mizzlier	30	30
moaner	10	10
moaners	11	11
mobber	15	15
mobbers	16	16