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
parachutic	22	22
parachuting	23	23
parachutist	20	20
parachutists	21	21
paracrine	16	16
parade	10	10
paraded	12	12
parader	11	11
paraders	12	12
parades	11	11
paradiddle	17	17
paradiddles	18	18
paradigm	17	17
paradigmatic	24	24
paradigms	18	18
parading	15	15
paradisaic	17	17
paradisaical	20	20
paradisaically	25	25
paradisal	14	14
paradise	12	12
paradises	13	13
paradisiac	17	17
paradisiacal	20	20
paradisiacally	25	25