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
supersensory	19	19
supersession	17	17
supersessions	18	18
supersex	19	19
supersexes	21	21
supersharp	19	19
supershow	18	18
supershows	19	19
supersinger	18	18
supersingers	19	19
supersize	22	22
supersized	24	24
supersizes	23	23
supersizing	27	27
supersleuth	19	19
supersleuths	20	20
superslick	22	22
supersmart	17	17
supersmooth	20	20
supersoft	16	16
supersonic	18	18
supersonically	26	26
supersonics	19	19
superspecial	23	23
superspecialist	26	26