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
unicolor	14	14
unicorn	13	13
unicorns	14	14
unidirectional	22	22
unifier	12	12
unifiers	13	13
unifilar	14	14
uniform	15	15
uniformed	18	18
uniformer	17	17
uniformest	18	18
uniforming	21	21
uniformitarian	23	23
uniformities	20	20
uniformity	20	20
uniforms	16	16
unignorable	20	20
unilateral	14	14
unilateralism	20	20
unilateralist	17	17
unilateralists	18	18
unilaterally	19	19
unilinear	13	13
unilocular	18	18
unimpaired	19	19