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
myrmidon	18	18
myrmidones	20	20
myrmidons	19	19
myrrh	12	12
myrrhic	17	17
myrrhs	13	13
myrrhy	15	15
myrtle	12	12
myrtles	13	13
mysteries	14	14
mysterious	16	16
mysteriously	21	21
mysteriousness	21	21
mystery	14	14
mystifier	17	17
mystifiers	18	18
mythicizer	29	29
mythicizers	30	30
mythier	14	14
mythmaker	23	23
mythmakers	24	24
mythographer	26	26
mythographers	27	27
mythographies	27	27
mythography	27	27