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
parasitosis	14	14
parasol	11	11
parasols	12	12
parasympathetic	31	31
parasyntheses	21	21
parasynthesis	21	21
parasynthetic	24	24
paratactic	19	19
paratactical	22	22
paratactically	27	27
parataxes	19	19
parataxis	19	19
paratha	12	12
parathas	13	13
parathion	15	15
parathions	16	16
parathormone	21	21
parathormones	22	22
parathyroid	19	19
parathyroids	20	20
paratransit	15	15
paratransits	16	16
paratroop	15	15
paratrooper	17	17
paratroopers	18	18