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
paries	9	9
parietal	12	12
parietals	13	13
parietes	11	11
paring	12	12
parings	13	13
paris	8	8
parises	10	10
parish	11	11
parishes	13	13
parishioner	17	17
parishioners	18	18
parities	11	11
parity	11	11
park	11	11
parka	12	12
parkade	15	15
parkades	16	16
parkas	13	13
parked	14	14
parker	13	13
parkers	14	14
parkette	15	15
parkettes	16	16
parkier	14	14