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
superbly	18	18
superbness	18	18
superboard	18	18
superboards	19	19
superbomb	22	22
superbomber	24	24
superbombers	25	25
superbombs	23	23
superbright	22	22
superbug	18	18
superbugs	19	19
supercabinet	23	23
supercabinets	24	24
supercalender	23	23
supercalenders	24	24
supercar	15	15
supercargo	19	19
supercargoes	21	21
supercarrier	19	19
supercarriers	20	20
supercars	16	16
supercautious	22	22
supercede	17	17
superceded	19	19
supercedes	18	18