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
paronymies	19	19
paronymous	20	20
paronyms	17	17
paronymy	19	19
paroquet	21	21
paroquets	22	22
parosmia	14	14
parosmias	15	15
parotic	13	13
parotid	11	11
parotids	12	12
parotitis	12	12
parotitises	14	14
parotoid	12	12
parotoids	13	13
parous	10	10
parousia	12	12
parousias	13	13
paroxetine	21	21
paroxetines	22	22
paroxysm	23	23
paroxysmal	26	26
paroxysms	24	24
parquet	20	20
parqueted	23	23