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
slouchers	16	16
slouchier	16	16
sloughier	15	15
slovenlier	17	17
slower	10	10
slowworm	18	18
slowworms	19	19
slubber	15	15
slubbered	18	18
slubbering	21	21
slubbers	16	16
sludgier	13	13
sluggard	15	15
sluggardly	20	20
sluggardness	20	20
sluggards	16	16
slugger	13	13
sluggers	14	14
slumber	15	15
slumbered	18	18
slumberer	17	17
slumberers	18	18
slumbering	21	21
slumberous	19	19
slumbers	16	16