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
superagencies	23	23
superagency	23	23
superagent	17	17
superagents	18	18
superalloy	18	18
superalloys	19	19
superaltern	17	17
superalterns	18	18
superambitious	25	25
superannuate	19	19
superannuated	21	21
superannuates	20	20
superannuating	24	24
superannuation	22	22
superannuations	23	23
superathlete	19	19
superathletes	20	20
superb	13	13
superbad	16	16
superbank	21	21
superbanks	22	22
superber	15	15
superbest	16	16
superblock	25	25
superblocks	26	26