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
parasitically	23	23
parasiticidal	21	21
parasiticide	19	19
parasiticides	20	20
parasitise	13	13
parasitised	15	15
parasitises	14	14
parasitising	18	18
parasitism	16	16
parasitisms	17	17
parasitization	27	27
parasitizations	28	28
parasitize	22	22
parasitized	24	24
parasitizes	23	23
parasitizing	27	27
parasitoid	14	14
parasitoids	15	15
parasitologic	22	22
parasitological	25	25
parasitologies	20	20
parasitologist	20	20
parasitologists	21	21
parasitology	20	20
parasitoses	14	14