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
underfur	15	15
underfurs	16	16
undergarment	21	21
undergarments	22	22
undergird	15	15
undergirded	18	18
undergirding	21	21
undergirds	16	16
underglaze	25	25
underglazes	26	26
undergo	12	12
undergod	14	14
undergods	15	15
undergoes	14	14
undergoing	18	18
undergone	15	15
undergrad	15	15
undergrads	16	16
undergraduate	20	20
undergraduates	21	21
underground	19	19
undergrounder	21	21
undergrounders	22	22
undergrowth	21	21
undergrowths	22	22