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
superschool	21	21
superschools	22	22
superscout	18	18
superscouts	19	19
superscribe	21	21
superscribed	23	23
superscribes	22	22
superscribing	26	26
superscript	21	21
superscription	25	25
superscriptions	26	26
superscripts	22	22
supersecrecy	24	24
supersecret	18	18
supersede	14	14
supersedeas	16	16
superseded	16	16
superseder	15	15
superseders	16	16
supersedes	15	15
superseding	19	19
supersedure	17	17
supersedures	18	18
supersensible	22	22
supersensitive	23	23