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
universalistic	24	24
universalists	20	20
universalities	21	21
universality	21	21
universalize	28	28
universalized	30	30
universalizes	29	29
universalizing	33	33
universally	21	21
universalness	21	21
universals	17	17
universe	14	14
universes	15	15
universities	18	18
university	18	18
unkinder	16	16
unkindlier	19	19
unkosher	16	16
unlaundered	18	18
unlearn	11	11
unlearnable	19	19
unlearned	14	14
unlearning	17	17
unlearns	12	12
unlearnt	12	12