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
slumbery	18	18
slumbrous	18	18
slumlord	15	15
slumlords	16	16
slummer	15	15
slummers	16	16
slummier	16	16
slumpier	16	16
slur	6	6
slurb	10	10
slurban	13	13
slurbs	11	11
slurp	10	10
slurped	13	13
slurpier	13	13
slurpiest	14	14
slurping	16	16
slurps	11	11
slurpy	13	13
slurred	10	10
slurried	11	11
slurries	10	10
slurring	13	13
slurry	10	10
slurrying	16	16