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
urn	5	5
urnlike	14	14
urns	6	6
uroboric	15	15
uroboros	12	12
uroboroses	14	14
urochord	15	15
urochordate	18	18
urochordates	19	19
urochords	16	16
urochrome	18	18
urochromes	19	19
urodele	10	10
urodeles	11	11
urogenital	15	15
urogram	13	13
urograms	14	14
urogynecologist	27	27
urogynecology	27	27
urokinase	15	15
urokinases	16	16
urolith	11	11
urolithiases	16	16
urolithiasis	16	16
uroliths	12	12