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
ultrasharp	17	17
ultrashort	14	14
ultrasimple	20	20
ultraslick	20	20
ultraslow	15	15
ultrasmall	17	17
ultrasmart	15	15
ultrasmooth	18	18
ultrasoft	14	14
ultrasonic	16	16
ultrasonically	24	24
ultrasonics	17	17
ultrasonography	27	27
ultrasound	15	15
ultrastructural	23	23
ultrastructure	21	21
ultrastructures	22	22
ultrathin	14	14
ultratiny	14	14
ultraviolence	24	24
ultraviolent	20	20
ultraviolet	18	18
ultrawide	15	15
umbellar	17	17
umbellifer	22	22