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
summerlike	22	22
summerlong	21	21
summerly	18	18
summers	14	14
summersault	20	20
summersaulted	23	23
summersaulting	26	26
summersaults	21	21
summertime	20	20
summertimes	21	21
summerwood	21	21
summery	16	16
summiteer	16	16
summiteers	17	17
summitries	17	17
summitry	17	17
summoner	16	16
summoners	17	17
sumpter	14	14
sumpters	15	15
sumptuary	19	19
sunbather	16	16
sunbathers	17	17
sunbird	13	13
sunbirds	14	14