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
sugarcanes	17	17
sugarcoat	15	15
sugarcoated	18	18
sugarcoating	21	21
sugarcoats	16	16
sugared	11	11
sugarer	10	10
sugarers	11	11
sugarhouse	16	16
sugarhouses	17	17
sugarier	11	11
sugariest	12	12
sugaring	14	14
sugarings	15	15
sugarless	13	13
sugarloaf	16	16
sugarloaves	19	19
sugarplum	20	20
sugarplums	21	21
sugars	9	9
sugary	11	11
suggester	14	14
suggesters	15	15
suiter	7	7
suiters	8	8