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
slickers	16	16
slickrock	24	24
slickrocks	25	25
slickster	17	17
slicksters	18	18
slider	8	8
sliders	9	9
slier	6	6
slighter	13	13
slighters	14	14
slimier	11	11
slimmer	14	14
slimmers	15	15
slimpsier	16	16
slimsier	12	12
slinger	11	11
slingers	12	12
slinkier	14	14
slipcover	20	20
slipcovers	21	21
slipform	18	18
slipformed	21	21
slipforming	24	24
slipforms	19	19
slipover	16	16