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
unbarricaded	22	22
unbarring	17	17
unbars	11	11
unbear	11	11
unbearable	19	19
unbearably	21	21
unbeared	14	14
unbearing	17	17
unbears	12	12
unbeliever	20	20
unbelievers	21	21
unbelligerent	23	23
unbitter	13	13
unblinkered	23	23
unborn	12	12
unbowdlerized	33	33
unbrace	15	15
unbraced	17	17
unbraces	16	16
unbracing	20	20
unbracketed	24	24
unbraid	13	13
unbraided	16	16
unbraiding	19	19
unbraids	14	14