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
surnaming	17	17
surpass	11	11
surpassable	19	19
surpassed	14	14
surpasses	13	13
surpassing	17	17
surpassingly	22	22
surplice	16	16
surplices	17	17
surplus	13	13
surplusage	18	18
surplused	16	16
surpluses	15	15
surplusing	19	19
surplussed	17	17
surplusses	16	16
surplussing	20	20
surprint	13	13
surprinted	16	16
surprinting	19	19
surprints	14	14
surprisal	14	14
surprisals	15	15
surprise	12	12
surprised	14	14