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
underlies	13	13
underline	14	14
underlined	16	16
underlines	15	15
underling	16	16
underlings	17	17
underlining	19	19
underlip	15	15
underlips	16	16
underlit	12	12
underlying	19	19
underlyingly	24	24
underman	15	15
undermanned	20	20
undermanning	23	23
undermans	16	16
undermine	16	16
undermined	18	18
undermines	17	17
undermining	21	21
undermost	15	15
underneath	16	16
undernourished	22	22
undernutrition	20	20
underpad	15	15