The letter E is the most commonly used vowel in the English language and is crucial in Scrabble, valued at 1 point. Because of its high frequency, E tiles are often easy to play but also highly sought after for forming a wide variety of words. Short words containing E, such as be, he, me, and we, are essential for quick plays, especially in tight spaces. Using E strategically on double or triple word score tiles can maximize your points despite its low individual value. Holding onto E tiles can help you stay flexible in your gameplay, allowing you to connect words and form longer, higher-scoring plays.
Effectively using the letter E often involves building off existing words by adding prefixes, suffixes, or plural endings. For example, adding E to hat to form hate or to rat to make rate can open up new scoring opportunities and board control. Because E is so common, knowing a variety of words that include this vowel allows you to adapt quickly to different board setups and keep your rack balanced. Mastering the strategic placement and timing of E tiles is key to improving your overall Scrabble performance.
| Word | Scrabble© Points | WWF Points |
|---|---|---|
| retroacting | 17 | 17 |
| retroaction | 15 | 15 |
| retroactions | 16 | 16 |
| retroactive | 18 | 18 |
| retroactively | 23 | 23 |
| retroactivity | 22 | 22 |
| retroacts | 12 | 12 |
| retrocede | 13 | 13 |
| retroceded | 15 | 15 |
| retrocedes | 14 | 14 |
| retroceding | 18 | 18 |
| retrocession | 16 | 16 |
| retrocessions | 17 | 17 |
| retrod | 7 | 7 |
| retrodden | 12 | 12 |
| retrodict | 13 | 13 |
| retrodicted | 16 | 16 |
| retrodicting | 19 | 19 |
| retrodiction | 17 | 17 |
| retrodictions | 18 | 18 |
| retrodictive | 20 | 20 |
| retrodicts | 14 | 14 |
| retrofire | 12 | 12 |
| retrofired | 14 | 14 |
| retrofires | 13 | 13 |
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