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
undercoating	21	21
undercoats	16	16
undercook	19	19
undercooked	22	22
undercooking	25	25
undercooks	20	20
undercool	16	16
undercooled	19	19
undercooling	22	22
undercools	17	17
undercount	18	18
undercounted	21	21
undercounting	24	24
undercounts	19	19
undercover	20	20
undercroft	19	19
undercrofts	20	20
undercurrent	20	20
undercurrents	21	21
undercut	15	15
undercuts	16	16
undercutting	22	22
underdeveloped	27	27
underdiagnose	20	20
underdiagnosed	22	22