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
parle	9	9
parled	11	11
parles	10	10
parley	12	12
parleyed	15	15
parleyer	14	14
parleyers	15	15
parleying	18	18
parleys	13	13
parliament	18	18
parliamentarian	24	24
parliamentary	23	23
parliaments	19	19
parling	14	14
parlor	10	10
parlors	11	11
parlour	12	12
parlours	13	13
parlous	12	12
parlously	17	17
parmesan	15	15
parmesans	16	16
parmigiana	19	19
parmigiano	19	19
parochial	18	18