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
subrogation	18	18
subrogations	19	19
subroutine	16	16
subroutines	17	17
subrule	13	13
subrules	14	14
subsaturated	18	18
subsaturation	19	19
subscribe	19	19
subscribed	21	21
subscriber	20	20
subscribers	21	21
subscribes	20	20
subscribing	24	24
subscript	19	19
subscription	23	23
subscriptions	24	24
subscripts	20	20
subsecretaries	21	21
subsecretary	21	21
subsector	16	16
subsectors	17	17
subsere	11	11
subseres	12	12
subseries	13	13