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
ulceration	16	16
ulcerations	17	17
ulcerative	19	19
ulcered	13	13
ulcering	16	16
ulcerogenic	22	22
ulcerous	14	14
ulcers	11	11
ulnar	8	8
ulster	8	8
ulsters	9	9
ulterior	10	10
ulteriorly	15	15
ultimogeniture	23	23
ultra	7	7
ultrabasic	18	18
ultrabright	20	20
ultracareful	22	22
ultracasual	18	18
ultracautious	20	20
ultracentrifuge	27	27
ultracheap	20	20
ultrachic	19	19
ultracivilized	34	34
ultraclean	17	17