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
uprating	15	15
upreach	16	16
upreached	19	19
upreaches	18	18
upreaching	22	22
uprear	10	10
upreared	13	13
uprearing	16	16
uprears	11	11
upright	15	15
uprighted	18	18
uprighting	21	21
uprightly	20	20
uprightness	20	20
uprightnesses	22	22
uprights	16	16
uprise	10	10
uprisen	12	12
upriser	11	11
uprisers	12	12
uprises	11	11
uprising	15	15
uprisings	16	16
upriver	15	15
uprivers	16	16