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
parametrized	28	28
parametrizes	27	27
parametrizing	31	31
paramilitaries	21	21
paramilitary	21	21
paramnesia	17	17
paramnesias	18	18
paramo	12	12
paramos	13	13
paramount	17	17
paramountcies	24	24
paramountcy	24	24
paramountly	22	22
paramounts	18	18
paramour	15	15
paramours	16	16
paramylum	22	22
paramylums	23	23
paramyxovirus	33	33
paramyxoviruses	35	35
parang	12	12
parangs	13	13
paranoea	12	12
paranoeas	13	13
paranoia	12	12