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
sulfurousness	21	21
sulfurs	13	13
sulfury	15	15
sulfuryl	17	17
sulfuryls	18	18
sulker	12	12
sulkers	13	13
sulkier	13	13
sullener	12	12
sulphur	15	15
sulphured	18	18
sulphureous	20	20
sulphuric	20	20
sulphuring	21	21
sulphurise	18	18
sulphurised	20	20
sulphurises	19	19
sulphurising	23	23
sulphurous	19	19
sulphurs	16	16
sulphury	18	18
sultrier	10	10
sultriest	11	11
sultrily	13	13
sultriness	13	13