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
suburbanises	21	21
suburbanising	25	25
suburbanite	20	20
suburbanites	21	21
suburbanization	34	34
suburbanize	29	29
suburbanized	31	31
suburbanizes	30	30
suburbanizing	34	34
suburbans	18	18
suburbed	17	17
suburbia	16	16
suburbias	17	17
suburbs	15	15
subvarieties	20	20
subvariety	20	20
subventionary	25	25
subversion	19	19
subversionary	24	24
subversions	20	20
subversive	22	22
subversively	27	27
subversiveness	27	27
subversives	23	23
subvert	15	15