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
succorers	16	16
succories	16	16
succoring	19	19
succors	14	14
succory	16	16
succour	15	15
succoured	18	18
succouring	21	21
succours	16	16
sucker	14	14
suckered	17	17
suckering	20	20
suckers	15	15
suckier	15	15
suckler	16	16
sucklers	17	17
sucralose	14	14
sucraloses	15	15
sucrase	11	11
sucrases	12	12
sucre	9	9
sucres	10	10
sucrose	11	11
sucroses	12	12
suctorial	14	14