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
paraphilics	23	23
paraphrasable	25	25
paraphrase	18	18
paraphrased	20	20
paraphraser	19	19
paraphrasers	20	20
paraphrases	19	19
paraphrasing	23	23
paraphrastic	23	23
paraphs	15	15
paraphyses	20	20
paraphysis	20	20
paraplegia	19	19
paraplegias	20	20
paraplegic	22	22
paraplegics	23	23
parapodia	16	16
parapodial	18	18
parapodium	21	21
parapsychology	32	32
paraquat	21	21
paraquats	22	22
paraquet	21	21
paraquets	22	22
pararescue	17	17