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
retractor	12	12
retractors	13	13
retracts	11	11
retrain	8	8
retrainable	16	16
retrained	11	11
retraining	14	14
retrains	9	9
retral	7	7
retrally	12	12
retransfer	14	14
retransferred	18	18
retransferring	21	21
retransfers	15	15
retransform	18	18
retransformed	21	21
retransforming	24	24
retransforms	19	19
retranslate	13	13
retranslated	15	15
retranslates	14	14
retranslating	18	18
retranslation	16	16
retranslations	17	17
retransmission	19	19