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
uppercased	21	21
uppercases	20	20
uppercasing	24	24
upperclassman	28	28
upperclassmen	28	28
uppercut	19	19
uppercuts	20	20
uppercutting	26	26
uppermost	19	19
upperpart	19	19
upperparts	20	20
uppers	13	13
upprop	16	16
uppropped	23	23
uppropping	26	26
upprops	17	17
upraise	11	11
upraised	13	13
upraiser	12	12
upraisers	13	13
upraises	12	12
upraising	16	16
uprate	10	10
uprated	12	12
uprates	11	11