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
surfboard	17	17
surfboarder	19	19
surfboarders	20	20
surfboarding	23	23
surfboards	18	18
surfboat	15	15
surfboats	16	16
surfed	11	11
surfeit	11	11
surfeited	14	14
surfeiter	13	13
surfeiters	14	14
surfeiting	17	17
surfeits	12	12
surfer	10	10
surfers	11	11
surffish	17	17
surffishes	19	19
surficial	17	17
surfier	11	11
surfiest	12	12
surfing	14	14
surfings	15	15
surflike	17	17
surfman	15	15