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
upgathered	19	19
upgathering	22	22
upgathers	17	17
upgird	13	13
upgirded	16	16
upgirding	19	19
upgirds	14	14
upgirt	12	12
upgradability	26	26
upgradable	21	21
upgrade	14	14
upgradeability	27	27
upgradeable	22	22
upgraded	16	16
upgrader	15	15
upgraders	16	16
upgrades	15	15
upgrading	19	19
upgrew	15	15
upgrow	15	15
upgrowing	21	21
upgrown	17	17
upgrows	16	16
upgrowth	19	19
upgrowths	20	20