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
paradisial	15	15
paradisical	19	19
parador	11	11
paradores	13	13
paradors	12	12
parados	11	11
paradoses	13	13
paradox	18	18
paradoxes	20	20
paradoxical	26	26
paradoxicality	31	31
paradoxically	31	31
paradoxicalness	31	31
paradrop	15	15
paradropped	22	22
paradropping	25	25
paradrops	16	16
parae	8	8
paraesthesia	17	17
paraesthesias	18	18
paraffin	18	18
paraffined	21	21
paraffinic	23	23
paraffining	24	24
paraffins	19	19