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
unshrunk	18	18
unsicker	17	17
unsmart	12	12
unsnarl	11	11
unsnarled	14	14
unsnarling	17	17
unsnarls	12	12
unsober	12	12
unsolder	12	12
unsoldered	15	15
unsoldering	18	18
unsolders	13	13
unsoldierly	18	18
unsorted	11	11
unsounder	14	14
unsourced	16	16
unsoured	12	12
unsparing	17	17
unsparingly	22	22
unspectacular	26	26
unsphere	15	15
unsphered	17	17
unspheres	16	16
unsphering	20	20
unspiritual	18	18