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
papyrus	16	16
papyruses	18	18
par	6	6
para	7	7
parabioses	16	16
parabiosis	16	16
parabiotic	19	19
parabiotically	27	27
parable	14	14
parables	15	15
parabola	15	15
parabolae	16	16
parabolas	16	16
parabolic	19	19
parabolically	27	27
paraboloid	18	18
paraboloidal	21	21
paraboloids	19	19
paracetamol	21	21
paracetamols	22	22
parachor	16	16
parachors	17	17
parachute	18	18
parachuted	20	20
parachutes	19	19