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
retinaculum	21	21
retinae	8	8
retinal	9	9
retinals	10	10
retinas	8	8
retine	7	7
retinene	10	10
retinenes	11	11
retines	8	8
retinite	9	9
retinites	10	10
retinitides	13	13
retinitis	10	10
retinitises	12	12
retinoblastoma	22	22
retinoblastomas	23	23
retinoid	10	10
retinoids	11	11
retinol	9	9
retinols	10	10
retinopathies	19	19
retinopathy	19	19
retinoscopies	20	20
retinoscopy	20	20
retinotectal	17	17