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
superiors	13	13
superjacent	28	28
superjet	21	21
superjets	22	22
superjock	29	29
superjocks	30	30
superjumbo	30	30
superjumbos	31	31
superlain	15	15
superlarge	17	17
superlative	20	20
superlatively	25	25
superlativeness	25	25
superlatives	21	21
superlawyer	21	21
superlawyers	22	22
superlay	15	15
superlie	13	13
superlies	14	14
superlight	19	19
superliner	16	16
superliners	17	17
superlobbyist	26	26
superlobbyists	27	27
superlong	17	17