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
parochialism	24	24
parochialisms	25	25
parochially	23	23
parodic	14	14
parodied	13	13
parodies	12	12
parodist	12	12
parodistic	17	17
parodists	13	13
parodoi	11	11
parodos	11	11
parody	12	12
parodying	18	18
parol	9	9
parole	10	10
paroled	12	12
parolee	11	11
parolees	12	12
paroles	11	11
paroling	15	15
parols	10	10
paronomasia	18	18
paronomasias	19	19
paronomastic	22	22
paronym	16	16