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
underplant	18	18
underplanted	21	21
underplanting	24	24
underplants	19	19
underplay	18	18
underplayed	21	21
underplaying	24	24
underplays	19	19
underplot	16	16
underplots	17	17
underpopulated	26	26
underpowered	22	22
underprepared	23	23
underprice	19	19
underpriced	21	21
underprices	20	20
underpricing	24	24
underprivileged	29	29
underproduction	27	27
underpublicized	39	39
underran	12	12
underrate	12	12
underrated	14	14
underrates	13	13
underrating	17	17