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
multiprocessing	29	29
multiprocessor	25	25
multiprocessors	26	26
multiproduct	25	25
multipronged	24	24
multipurpose	24	24
multiracial	20	20
multiracialism	26	26
multiracialisms	27	27
multirange	18	18
multiregional	22	22
multireligious	23	23
multiroom	17	17
multiscreen	20	20
multisensory	20	20
multiservice	24	24
multisource	20	20
multispectral	25	25
multisport	18	18
multistorey	18	18
multistoried	18	18
multistory	17	17
multistranded	21	21
multitasker	20	20
multitaskers	21	21