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
slaughterous	19	19
slaughterously	24	24
slaughters	16	16
slaveholder	20	20
slaveholders	21	21
slaver	11	11
slavered	14	14
slaverer	13	13
slaverers	14	14
slaveries	14	14
slavering	17	17
slavers	12	12
slavery	14	14
slavocracy	23	23
slayer	9	9
slayers	10	10
sleazier	18	18
sledder	10	10
sledders	11	11
sledgehammer	24	24
sledgehammered	27	27
sledgehammering	30	30
sledgehammers	25	25
sleeker	12	12
sleekers	13	13