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
slurs	7	7
slurve	12	12
slurves	13	13
slushier	12	12
slyer	8	8
smacker	17	17
smackers	18	18
smaller	12	12
smallholder	20	20
smallholders	21	21
smallsword	19	19
smallswords	20	20
smaragd	13	13
smaragde	14	14
smaragdes	15	15
smaragdine	17	17
smaragds	14	14
smarm	11	11
smarmed	14	14
smarmier	14	14
smarmiest	15	15
smarmily	17	17
smarminess	17	17
smarming	17	17
smarms	12	12