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
urethras	11	11
urethritides	16	16
urethritis	13	13
urethritises	15	15
urethroscope	21	21
urethroscopes	22	22
uretic	10	10
urge	7	7
urged	9	9
urgencies	16	16
urgency	16	16
urgent	10	10
urgently	15	15
urger	8	8
urgers	9	9
urges	8	8
urging	12	12
urgingly	17	17
urgings	13	13
urial	7	7
urials	8	8
uric	8	8
uricosuric	18	18
uricotelic	18	18
uricotelism	19	19