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
subirrigating	22	22
subirrigation	20	20
subirrigations	21	21
subjugator	26	26
subjugators	27	27
sublimer	16	16
sublimers	17	17
subliteracy	21	21
subliterary	18	18
subliterate	16	16
subliterature	19	19
sublittoral	17	17
sublunar	15	15
sublunary	18	18
submanager	20	20
submanagers	21	21
submandibular	27	27
submandibulars	28	28
submarginal	22	22
submarine	17	17
submarined	19	19
submariner	18	18
submariners	19	19
submarines	18	18
submarining	22	22