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
superspectacle	28	28
superspectacles	29	29
superspies	17	17
superspy	17	17
superstar	13	13
superstardom	20	20
superstars	14	14
superstate	14	14
superstates	15	15
superstation	17	17
superstations	18	18
superstimulate	23	23
superstimulated	25	25
superstimulates	24	24
superstition	17	17
superstitions	18	18
superstitious	18	18
superstitiously	23	23
superstore	14	14
superstores	15	15
superstrata	15	15
superstratum	20	20
superstrength	22	22
superstring	18	18
superstrings	19	19