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
sunburn	14	14
sunburned	17	17
sunburning	20	20
sunburns	15	15
sunburnt	15	15
sunburst	14	14
sunbursts	15	15
suncare	12	12
suncares	13	13
sunder	9	9
sundered	12	12
sunderer	11	11
sunderers	12	12
sundering	15	15
sunders	10	10
sundowner	16	16
sundowners	17	17
sundress	11	11
sundresses	13	13
sundries	11	11
sundrily	14	14
sundrops	14	14
sundry	11	11
sunflower	18	18
sunflowers	19	19