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
unbruised	16	16
unbrushed	18	18
unbuffered	23	23
unburden	16	16
unburdened	19	19
unburdening	22	22
unburdens	17	17
unbureaucratic	27	27
unburied	15	15
unburies	14	14
unburnable	21	21
unburned	16	16
unburnt	14	14
unbury	14	14
unburying	20	20
unbuttered	17	17
uncalibrated	22	22
uncannier	16	16
uncapturable	25	25
uncarded	15	15
uncared	13	13
uncaring	16	16
uncarpeted	19	19
uncarted	14	14
uncarved	18	18