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
underhand	16	16
underhanded	19	19
underhandedly	24	24
underhandedness	24	24
underinflated	22	22
underinflation	23	23
underinsured	18	18
underinvestment	27	27
underjaw	23	23
underjaws	24	24
underlaid	14	14
underlain	14	14
underlap	15	15
underlapped	22	22
underlapping	25	25
underlaps	16	16
underlay	14	14
underlaying	20	20
underlayment	22	22
underlayments	23	23
underlays	15	15
underlet	12	12
underlets	13	13
underletting	19	19
underlie	12	12