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
supercooled	20	20
supercooling	23	23
supercools	18	18
supercop	18	18
supercops	19	19
supercriminal	25	25
supercriminals	26	26
supercritical	24	24
supercross	17	17
supercrosses	19	19
supercurrent	21	21
supercurrents	22	22
supercute	17	17
superdelegate	21	21
superdelegates	22	22
superdeluxe	25	25
superdiplomat	25	25
superdiplomats	26	26
supered	12	12
supereffective	31	31
superefficiency	34	34
superefficient	28	28
superego	14	14
superegoist	17	17
superegoists	18	18