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
tzarisms	20	20
tzarist	16	16
tzarists	17	17
tzaritza	26	26
tzaritzas	27	27
tzars	14	14
tzuris	16	16
tzurises	18	18
uakari	10	11
uakaris	12	12
udder	8	8
uddered	11	11
udders	9	9
udometer	13	13
udometers	14	14
udometries	15	15
udometry	15	15
uglier	10	10
uglifier	15	15
uglifiers	16	16
ulcer	10	10
ulcerate	13	13
ulcerated	15	15
ulcerates	14	14
ulcerating	18	18