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
pagurids	15	15
paillard	14	14
paillards	15	15
painfuller	20	20
painkiller	20	20
painkillers	21	21
paintbrush	20	20
paintbrushes	22	22
painter	11	11
painterliness	19	19
painterly	16	16
painters	12	12
paintier	12	12
paintwork	20	20
paintworks	21	21
pair	7	7
paired	10	10
pairing	13	13
pairings	14	14
pairs	8	8
pairwise	14	14
pakora	13	13
pakoras	14	14
palabra	14	14
palabras	15	15