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
supremes	15	15
supremest	16	16
supremo	14	14
supremos	15	15
sura	5	5
surah	8	8
surahs	9	9
sural	7	7
suras	6	6
surbase	11	11
surbased	13	13
surbases	12	12
surcease	12	12
surceased	14	14
surceases	13	13
surceasing	17	17
surcharge	17	17
surcharged	19	19
surcharges	18	18
surcharging	22	22
surcingle	17	17
surcingles	18	18
surcoat	11	11
surcoats	12	12
surd	6	6