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
supertitles	16	16
supertonic	18	18
supertonics	19	19
supervene	18	18
supervened	20	20
supervenes	19	19
supervenient	22	22
supervening	23	23
supervention	22	22
superventions	23	23
supervirtuoso	22	22
supervirtuosos	23	23
supervise	17	17
supervised	19	19
supervises	18	18
supervising	22	22
supervision	20	20
supervisions	21	21
supervisor	18	18
supervisors	19	19
supervisory	21	21
superwave	20	20
superwaves	21	21
superweapon	22	22
superweapons	23	23