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
multimember	25	25
multimeter	18	18
multimeters	19	19
multimolecular	28	28
multinuclear	23	23
multiorgasmic	26	26
multiparameter	25	25
multiparous	20	20
multipart	17	17
multiparticle	25	25
multipartite	20	20
multiparty	20	20
multipicture	24	24
multiplayer	22	22
multiplexer	27	27
multiplexers	28	28
multiplexor	27	27
multiplexors	28	28
multiplier	19	19
multipliers	20	20
multipolar	19	19
multipolarities	24	24
multipolarity	24	24
multipower	21	21
multiproblem	27	27