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
pareos	9	9
parer	8	8
parerga	12	12
parergon	14	14
parers	9	9
pares	8	8
pareses	10	10
paresis	10	10
paresthesia	16	16
paresthesias	17	17
paresthetic	19	19
paretic	13	13
paretics	14	14
pareu	9	9
pareus	10	10
pareve	13	13
parfait	13	13
parfaits	14	14
parfleche	21	21
parfleches	22	22
parflesh	17	17
parfleshes	19	19
parfocal	18	18
parfocality	23	23
parfocalize	30	30