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
subverted	18	18
subverter	17	17
subverters	18	18
subverting	21	21
subverts	16	16
subvicar	19	19
subvicars	20	20
subviral	17	17
subvirus	17	17
subviruses	19	19
subwoofer	19	19
subwoofers	20	20
subworld	17	17
subworlds	18	18
subwriter	16	16
subwriters	17	17
subzero	20	20
succeeder	17	17
succeeders	18	18
successor	16	16
successors	17	17
succincter	21	21
succor	13	13
succored	16	16
succorer	15	15