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
subornation	17	17
subornations	18	18
suborned	14	14
suborner	13	13
suborners	14	14
suborning	17	17
suborns	12	12
subpar	13	13
subparagraph	26	26
subparagraphs	27	27
subparallel	21	21
subpart	14	14
subparts	15	15
subperiod	17	17
subperiods	18	18
subpolar	16	16
subprimate	20	20
subprimates	21	21
subprime	18	18
subprincipal	27	27
subprincipals	28	28
subproblem	24	24
subproblems	25	25
subprocess	20	20
subprocesses	22	22