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
survived	18	18
surviver	17	17
survivers	18	18
survives	17	17
surviving	21	21
survivor	17	17
survivors	18	18
survivorship	26	26
survivorships	27	27
suspender	15	15
suspendered	18	18
suspenders	16	16
suspenser	14	14
suspensers	15	15
suspensor	14	14
suspensories	17	17
suspensors	15	15
suspensory	17	17
suspiration	16	16
suspirations	17	17
suspire	11	11
suspired	13	13
suspires	12	12
suspiring	16	16
sustainer	11	11