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
upheaver	18	18
upheavers	19	19
uphoard	14	14
uphoarded	17	17
uphoarding	20	20
uphoards	15	15
upholder	16	16
upholders	17	17
upholster	16	16
upholstered	19	19
upholsterer	18	18
upholsterers	19	19
upholsteries	19	19
upholstering	22	22
upholsters	17	17
upholstery	19	19
uphroe	12	12
uphroes	13	13
uplander	15	15
uplanders	16	16
uplifter	16	16
uplifters	17	17
upmarket	19	19
upper	12	12
uppercase	19	19