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
suitor	7	7
suitors	8	8
sulfhydryl	23	23
sulfhydryls	24	24
sulfinpyrazone	35	35
sulfonylurea	22	22
sulfonylureas	23	23
sulforaphane	23	23
sulforaphanes	24	24
sulfur	12	12
sulfured	15	15
sulfuret	14	14
sulfureted	17	17
sulfureting	20	20
sulfurets	15	15
sulfuretted	18	18
sulfuretting	21	21
sulfuric	17	17
sulfuring	18	18
sulfurize	24	24
sulfurized	26	26
sulfurizes	25	25
sulfurizing	29	29
sulfurous	16	16
sulfurously	21	21