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
retotals	9	9
retouch	13	13
retouched	16	16
retoucher	15	15
retouchers	16	16
retouches	15	15
retouching	19	19
retrace	10	10
retraced	12	12
retracer	11	11
retracers	12	12
retraces	11	11
retracing	15	15
retrack	14	14
retracked	17	17
retracking	20	20
retracks	15	15
retract	10	10
retractable	18	18
retracted	13	13
retractile	14	14
retractility	18	18
retracting	16	16
retraction	14	14
retractions	15	15