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
muzzlers	31	31
mycobacteria	26	26
mycobacterial	28	28
mycobacterium	31	31
mycoflora	21	21
mycoflorae	22	22
mycofloras	22	22
mycorrhiza	29	29
mycorrhizae	30	30
mycorrhizal	31	31
mycorrhizas	30	30
mydriases	15	15
mydriasis	15	15
mydriatic	18	18
mydriatics	19	19
myelofibroses	25	25
myelofibrosis	25	25
myelofibrotic	28	28
mynheer	15	15
mynheers	16	16
myocardia	18	18
myocardial	20	20
myocarditis	20	20
myocarditises	22	22
myocardium	23	23