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
supportiveness	26	26
supports	15	15
supposer	15	15
supposers	16	16
suppositories	20	20
suppository	20	20
suppress	15	15
suppressant	19	19
suppressants	20	20
suppressed	18	18
suppresses	17	17
suppressibility	28	28
suppressible	23	23
suppressing	21	21
suppression	19	19
suppressions	20	20
suppressive	22	22
suppressiveness	27	27
suppressor	17	17
suppressors	18	18
suppurate	17	17
suppurated	19	19
suppurates	18	18
suppurating	22	22
suppuration	20	20