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
suppurations	21	21
suppurative	23	23
supra	9	9
supraliminal	22	22
supramolecular	27	27
supranational	20	20
supraoptic	20	20
supraorbital	20	20
suprarational	19	19
suprarenal	16	16
suprarenals	17	17
suprasegmental	25	25
supravital	19	19
supravitally	24	24
supremacies	21	21
supremacist	21	21
supremacists	22	22
supremacy	21	21
suprematism	21	21
suprematist	18	18
suprematists	19	19
supreme	14	14
supremely	19	19
supremeness	19	19
supremer	15	15