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
retakes	11	11
retaking	15	15
retaliate	10	10
retaliated	12	12
retaliates	11	11
retaliating	15	15
retaliation	13	13
retaliations	14	14
retaliative	16	16
retaliatory	14	14
retallied	12	12
retallies	11	11
retally	11	11
retallying	17	17
retape	9	9
retaped	11	11
retapes	10	10
retaping	14	14
retard	7	7
retardant	11	11
retardants	12	12
retarded	10	10
retarder	9	9
retarders	10	10
retarding	13	13