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
parsleyed	16	16
parsleys	14	14
parslied	13	13
parsnip	14	14
parsnips	15	15
parson	10	10
parsonage	15	15
parsonages	16	16
parsonic	15	15
parsons	11	11
part	7	7
partake	14	14
partaken	16	16
partaker	15	15
partakers	16	16
partakes	15	15
partaking	19	19
partan	10	10
partans	11	11
parted	10	10
parter	9	9
parterre	11	11
parterres	12	12
parters	10	10
parthenocarpic	29	29