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
retards	8	8
retarget	10	10
retargeted	13	13
retargeting	16	16
retargets	11	11
retaste	7	7
retasted	9	9
retastes	8	8
retasting	12	12
retaught	13	13
retax	12	12
retaxed	15	15
retaxes	14	14
retaxing	18	18
retch	10	10
retched	13	13
retches	12	12
retching	16	16
retchings	17	17
retcon	10	10
retconned	15	15
retconning	18	18
retcons	11	11
rete	4	4
reteach	12	12