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
subserve	16	16
subserved	18	18
subserves	17	17
subservience	24	24
subserviency	26	26
subservient	20	20
subserviently	25	25
subserving	21	21
subshrub	18	18
subshrubs	19	19
subsider	13	13
subsiders	14	14
subsidiaries	17	17
subsidiarily	20	20
subsidiarity	19	19
subsidiary	17	17
subsidizer	24	24
subsidizers	25	25
subsoiler	14	14
subsoilers	15	15
subsolar	13	13
substandard	18	18
substellar	16	16
substitutionary	23	23
substorm	15	15