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
pararescueman	24	24
pararescuemen	24	24
pararescuer	18	18
pararescuers	19	19
pararescues	18	18
pararosaniline	20	20
pararosanilines	21	21
paras	8	8
parasail	12	12
parasailed	15	15
parasailing	18	18
parasails	13	13
parasang	14	14
parasangs	15	15
parasexual	22	22
parasexuality	27	27
parashah	15	15
parashahs	16	16
parashioth	17	17
parashot	13	13
parashoth	16	16
parasite	11	11
parasites	12	12
parasitic	15	15
parasitical	18	18