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
particularly	23	23
particulars	19	19
particulate	19	19
particulates	20	20
partied	11	11
partier	10	10
partiers	11	11
parties	10	10
parting	13	13
partings	14	14
partisan	12	12
partisanly	17	17
partisans	13	13
partisanship	21	21
partisanships	22	22
partita	10	10
partitas	11	11
partite	10	10
partition	13	13
partitioned	16	16
partitioner	15	15
partitioners	16	16
partitioning	19	19
partitionist	16	16
partitionists	17	17