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
ungrudgingly	26	26
unguard	13	13
unguarded	16	16
unguardedly	21	21
unguardedness	21	21
unguardednesses	23	23
unguarding	19	19
unguards	14	14
ungular	13	13
unhair	10	10
unhaired	13	13
unhairer	12	12
unhairers	13	13
unhairing	16	16
unhairs	11	11
unhampered	21	21
unhandier	15	15
unhappier	19	19
unharmed	16	16
unharness	14	14
unharnessed	17	17
unharnesses	16	16
unharnessing	20	20
unharvested	20	20
unhealthier	18	18