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
paragraphing	25	25
paragraphs	20	20
parainfluenza	32	32
parainfluenzas	33	33
parajournalism	32	32
parakeet	15	15
parakeets	16	16
parakite	15	15
parakites	16	16
paralanguage	22	22
paralanguages	23	23
paraldehyde	21	21
paraldehydes	22	22
paralegal	16	16
paralegals	17	17
paralinguistic	25	25
paralinguistics	26	26
parallactic	22	22
parallax	20	20
parallaxes	22	22
parallel	14	14
paralleled	17	17
parallelepiped	27	27
parallelepipeds	28	28
paralleling	20	20