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
parkiest	15	15
parkin	14	14
parking	17	17
parkings	18	18
parkins	15	15
parkinsonian	22	22
parkinsonism	24	24
parkinsonisms	25	25
parkland	18	18
parklands	19	19
parklike	20	20
parkour	15	15
parkours	16	16
parks	12	12
parkway	19	19
parkways	20	20
parky	14	14
parlance	16	16
parlances	17	17
parlando	14	14
parlante	13	13
parlay	12	12
parlayed	15	15
parlaying	18	18
parlays	13	13