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
parfocalized	32	32
parfocalizes	31	31
parfocalizing	35	35
parge	10	10
parged	12	12
parges	11	11
parget	11	11
pargeted	14	14
pargeting	17	17
pargets	12	12
pargetted	15	15
pargetting	18	18
parging	15	15
pargings	16	16
pargo	10	10
pargos	11	11
pargyline	18	18
pargylines	19	19
parhelia	14	14
parhelic	17	17
parhelion	16	16
pariah	11	11
pariahs	12	12
parian	10	10
parians	11	11