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
superlunar	17	17
superlunary	20	20
superluxuries	27	27
superluxurious	29	29
superluxury	27	27
superlying	20	20
supermacho	22	22
supermajorities	31	31
supermajority	31	31
supermale	17	17
supermales	18	18
superman	16	16
supermarket	22	22
supermarkets	23	23
supermasculine	27	27
supermassive	23	23
supermen	16	16
supermicro	20	20
supermicros	21	21
supermilitant	22	22
supermind	18	18
superminds	19	19
supermini	17	17
superminister	21	21
superministers	22	22