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
underthrowing	24	24
underthrown	20	20
underthrows	19	19
underthrust	17	17
underthrusting	23	23
underthrusts	18	18
undertone	13	13
undertones	14	14
undertook	16	16
undertow	14	14
undertows	15	15
undertreat	13	13
undertreated	16	16
undertreating	19	19
undertreats	14	14
undertrick	20	20
undertricks	21	21
underuse	12	12
underused	14	14
underuses	13	13
underusing	17	17
underutilize	26	26
underutilized	28	28
underutilizes	27	27
underutilizing	31	31