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
retentive	14	14
retentively	19	19
retentiveness	19	19
retentivities	18	18
retentivity	18	18
retest	6	6
retested	9	9
retesting	12	12
retests	7	7
retexture	17	17
retextured	19	19
retextures	18	18
retexturing	22	22
retheorization	26	26
retheorizations	27	27
retheorize	21	21
retheorized	23	23
retheorizes	22	22
retheorizing	26	26
rethink	14	14
rethinker	16	16
rethinkers	17	17
rethinking	20	20
rethinks	15	15
rethought	16	16