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
subtracter	17	17
subtracters	18	18
subtracting	21	21
subtraction	19	19
subtractions	20	20
subtractive	22	22
subtracts	16	16
subtrade	13	13
subtrades	14	14
subtrahend	18	18
subtrahends	19	19
subtreasuries	18	18
subtreasury	18	18
subtrend	14	14
subtrends	15	15
subtribe	15	15
subtribes	16	16
subtropic	19	19
subtropical	22	22
subtropics	20	20
subumbrella	24	24
suburb	14	14
suburban	17	17
suburbanise	20	20
suburbanised	22	22