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
understrappers	23	23
understrength	21	21
understudied	18	18
understudies	17	17
understudy	17	17
understudying	23	23
undersupplies	24	24
undersupply	24	24
undersurface	22	22
undersurfaces	23	23
undertake	16	16
undertaken	18	18
undertaker	17	17
undertakers	18	18
undertakes	17	17
undertaking	21	21
undertakings	22	22
undertax	18	18
undertaxed	21	21
undertaxes	20	20
undertaxing	24	24
undertenant	16	16
undertenants	17	17
underthrew	18	18
underthrow	18	18