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
suntraps	13	13
sunward	13	13
sunwards	14	14
super	9	9
superable	17	17
superableness	22	22
superably	19	19
superabound	21	21
superabounded	24	24
superabounding	27	27
superabounds	22	22
superabsorbent	25	25
superabundance	28	28
superabundant	24	24
superabundantly	29	29
superaccurate	24	24
superachiever	26	26
superachievers	27	27
superactivity	26	26
superadd	14	14
superadded	17	17
superadding	20	20
superaddition	20	20
superadditions	21	21
superadds	15	15