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
surrenders	13	13
surreptitious	18	18
surreptitiously	23	23
surrey	9	9
surreys	10	10
surrogacies	17	17
surrogacy	17	17
surrogate	12	12
surrogated	14	14
surrogates	13	13
surrogating	17	17
surround	12	12
surrounded	15	15
surrounding	18	18
surroundings	19	19
surrounds	13	13
surroyal	12	12
surroyals	13	13
surtax	14	14
surtaxed	17	17
surtaxes	16	16
surtaxing	20	20
surtitle	10	10
surtitles	11	11
surtout	9	9