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
superficial	22	22
superficiality	27	27
superficially	27	27
superficies	21	21
superfine	17	17
superfirm	19	19
superfix	22	22
superfixes	24	24
superflack	25	25
superflacks	26	26
superfluid	20	20
superfluidity	25	25
superfluids	21	21
superfluities	22	22
superfluity	22	22
superfluous	21	21
superfluously	26	26
superfluousness	26	26
superfly	18	18
supergene	16	16
supergenes	17	17
supergiant	17	17
supergiants	18	18
superglue	17	17
superglued	19	19