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
superwide	17	17
superwoman	21	21
superwomen	21	21
supinator	14	14
supinators	15	15
supper	13	13
suppers	14	14
supplanter	19	19
supplanters	20	20
supplementary	27	27
supplementer	24	24
supplementers	25	25
suppler	15	15
suppletory	20	20
supplicatory	25	25
supplier	16	16
suppliers	17	17
support	14	14
supportability	27	27
supportable	22	22
supported	17	17
supporter	16	16
supporters	17	17
supporting	20	20
supportive	21	21