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
superorder	15	15
superorders	16	16
superordinate	19	19
superorganism	23	23
superorganisms	24	24
superorgasm	20	20
superorgasms	21	21
superovulate	22	22
superovulated	24	24
superovulates	23	23
superovulating	27	27
superovulation	25	25
superoxide	22	22
superoxides	23	23
superparasitism	25	25
superpatriot	19	19
superpatriotic	24	24
superpatriotism	25	25
superpatriots	20	20
superpeople	22	22
superperson	19	19
superpersonal	22	22
superpersons	20	20
superphosphate	28	28
superphosphates	29	29