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
ultramarathon	21	21
ultramarathoner	23	23
ultramarathons	22	22
ultramarine	17	17
ultramasculine	25	25
ultramicro	18	18
ultramicroscope	29	29
ultramicrotome	25	25
ultramicrotomes	26	26
ultramicrotomy	27	27
ultramilitant	20	20
ultraminiature	21	21
ultramodern	18	18
ultramodernist	21	21
ultramontane	19	19
ultramontanism	24	24
ultramontanisms	25	25
ultraorthodox	25	25
ultrapatriotic	22	22
ultraphysical	26	26
ultraposh	16	16
ultrapowerful	26	26
ultrapractical	26	26
ultraprecise	20	20
ultraprecision	23	23