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
sunker	12	12
sunkers	13	13
sunnier	10	10
sunporch	18	18
sunporches	20	20
sunproof	16	16
sunray	10	10
sunrays	11	11
sunrise	9	9
sunrises	10	10
sunroof	12	12
sunroofs	13	13
sunroom	12	12
sunrooms	13	13
sunscreen	15	15
sunscreening	21	21
sunscreens	16	16
sunseeker	15	15
sunseekers	16	16
sunstar	9	9
sunstars	10	10
sunstroke	15	15
sunstrokes	16	16
sunstruck	19	19
suntrap	12	12