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
underemphasizes	35	35
underemployed	26	26
underemployment	31	31
underestimate	19	19
underestimated	21	21
underestimates	20	20
underestimating	24	24
underestimation	22	22
underexploited	29	29
underexpose	24	24
underexposed	26	26
underexposes	25	25
underexposing	29	29
underexposure	27	27
underexposures	28	28
underfed	15	15
underfeed	16	16
underfeeding	22	22
underfeeds	17	17
underfinanced	25	25
underfoot	15	15
underfund	18	18
underfunded	21	21
underfunding	24	24
underfunds	19	19