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
partway	15	15
party	10	10
partyer	12	12
partyers	13	13
partygoer	16	16
partygoers	17	17
partying	16	16
partyings	17	17
parura	10	10
paruras	11	11
parure	10	10
parures	11	11
parve	12	12
parvenu	16	16
parvenue	17	17
parvenues	18	18
parvenus	17	17
parvis	13	13
parvise	14	14
parvises	15	15
parvo	12	12
parvolin	17	17
parvolins	18	18
parvos	13	13
parvovirus	22	22