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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
slanders	11	11
slangier	12	12
slantier	10	10
slapper	14	14
slappers	15	15
slasher	10	10
slashers	11	11
slater	7	7
slaters	8	8
slather	10	10
slathered	13	13
slathering	16	16
slathers	11	11
slatier	8	8
slattern	10	10
slatternliness	18	18
slatternly	15	15
slatterns	11	11
slaughter	15	15
slaughtered	18	18
slaughterer	17	17
slaughterers	18	18
slaughterhouse	23	23
slaughterhouses	24	24
slaughtering	21	21