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
pardner	12	12
pardners	13	13
pardon	11	11
pardonable	19	19
pardonableness	24	24
pardonably	21	21
pardoned	14	14
pardoner	13	13
pardoners	14	14
pardoning	17	17
pardons	12	12
pards	9	9
pardy	11	11
pare	7	7
parecism	17	17
parecisms	18	18
pared	9	9
paregoric	17	17
paregorics	18	18
pareira	10	10
pareiras	11	11
paren	9	9
parenchyma	24	24
parenchymal	26	26
parenchymas	25	25