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
underbrush	19	19
underbrushes	21	21
underbud	16	16
underbudded	21	21
underbudding	24	24
underbudgeted	24	24
underbuds	17	17
underbuy	17	17
underbuying	23	23
underbuys	18	18
undercard	16	16
undercards	17	17
undercarriage	21	21
undercarriages	22	22
undercharge	21	21
undercharged	23	23
undercharges	22	22
undercharging	26	26
underclass	17	17
underclasses	19	19
underclassman	24	24
underclassmen	24	24
underclothes	21	21
underclothing	25	25
undercoat	15	15