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
unlettered	14	14
unliberated	18	18
unlikelier	18	18
unlimber	17	17
unlimbered	20	20
unlimbering	23	23
unlimbers	18	18
unliterary	15	15
unloader	12	12
unloaders	13	13
unlovelier	18	18
unluckier	20	20
unlyrical	18	18
unmaker	16	16
unmakers	17	17
unmanlier	16	16
unmannered	18	18
unmanneredly	23	23
unmannerliness	23	23
unmannerly	20	20
unmarked	18	18
unmarketable	25	25
unmarred	14	14
unmarried	15	15
unmarrieds	16	16