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
superinduces	22	22
superinducing	26	26
superinduction	25	25
superinductions	26	26
superinfect	22	22
superinfected	25	25
superinfecting	28	28
superinfection	26	26
superinfections	27	27
superinfects	23	23
supering	15	15
superinsulated	22	22
superintend	18	18
superintended	21	21
superintendence	26	26
superintendency	28	28
superintendent	22	22
superintendents	23	23
superintending	24	24
superintends	19	19
superintensity	22	22
superior	12	12
superiorities	17	17
superiority	17	17
superiorly	17	17