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
unprompted	22	22
unpronounceable	30	30
unpronounced	24	24
unpropitious	21	21
unprosperous	21	21
unprotected	20	20
unprovable	23	23
unproved	18	18
unproven	18	18
unprovoked	24	24
unpruned	16	16
unpucker	21	21
unpuckered	24	24
unpuckering	27	27
unpuckers	22	22
unpure	12	12
unpurely	17	17
unpurged	17	17
unquieter	21	21
unraised	11	11
unraked	14	14
unranked	16	16
unrated	10	10
unravel	14	14
unraveled	17	17