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
sultry	10	10
sumatriptan	19	19
summaries	16	16
summarily	19	19
summarise	16	16
summarised	18	18
summarises	17	17
summarising	21	21
summarizable	32	32
summarization	30	30
summarizations	31	31
summarize	25	25
summarized	27	27
summarizer	26	26
summarizers	27	27
summarizes	26	26
summarizing	30	30
summary	16	16
summer	13	13
summered	16	16
summerhouse	21	21
summerhouses	22	22
summerier	16	16
summeriest	17	17
summering	19	19