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
slipovers	17	17
slipper	14	14
slippered	17	17
slipperier	17	17
slipperiest	18	18
slipperiness	20	20
slippers	15	15
slippery	17	17
slippier	15	15
slipstream	17	17
slipstreams	18	18
slipware	15	15
slipwares	16	16
slither	10	10
slithered	13	13
slithering	16	16
slithers	11	11
slithery	13	13
slitter	8	8
slitters	9	9
slittier	9	9
sliver	11	11
slivered	14	14
sliverer	13	13
sliverers	14	14