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
ursine	8	8
urtext	14	14
urtexte	15	15
urtexts	15	15
urticant	13	13
urticants	14	14
urticaria	13	13
urticarial	15	15
urticarias	14	14
urticate	12	12
urticated	14	14
urticates	13	13
urticating	17	17
urtication	15	15
urus	6	6
uruses	8	8
urushiol	13	13
urushiols	14	14
user	5	5
username	13	13
usernames	14	14
users	6	6
usher	8	8
ushered	11	11
usherette	12	12