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
sufferable	21	21
sufferableness	26	26
sufferably	23	23
sufferance	21	21
sufferances	22	22
suffered	16	16
sufferer	15	15
sufferers	16	16
suffering	19	19
sufferings	20	20
suffers	14	14
sufficer	18	18
sufficers	19	19
suffragan	19	19
suffragans	20	20
suffrage	17	17
suffrages	18	18
suffragette	20	20
suffragettes	21	21
suffragist	19	19
suffragists	20	20
sugar	8	8
sugarberries	18	18
sugarberry	18	18
sugarcane	16	16