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
umbelliferous	26	26
umber	12	12
umbered	15	15
umbering	18	18
umbers	13	13
umbra	12	12
umbrae	13	13
umbrage	16	16
umbrageous	20	20
umbrageously	25	25
umbrageousness	25	25
umbrages	17	17
umbral	14	14
umbras	13	13
umbrella	17	17
umbrellaed	20	20
umbrellaing	23	23
umbrellas	18	18
umbrette	15	15
umbrettes	16	16
umpirage	17	17
umpirages	18	18
umpire	13	13
umpired	15	15
umpires	14	14