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
upstirring	17	17
upstirs	11	11
upstream	15	15
upstroke	16	16
upstrokes	17	17
upsurge	14	14
upsurged	16	16
upsurges	15	15
upsurging	19	19
uptear	10	10
uptearing	16	16
uptears	11	11
upthrew	16	16
upthrow	16	16
upthrowing	22	22
upthrown	18	18
upthrows	17	17
upthrust	15	15
upthrusted	18	18
upthrusting	21	21
upthrusts	16	16
uptore	10	10
uptorn	11	11
uptowner	16	16
uptowners	17	17