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
retransmissions	20	20
retransmit	14	14
retransmits	15	15
retransmitted	18	18
retransmitting	21	21
retread	8	8
retreaded	11	11
retreading	14	14
retreads	9	9
retreat	7	7
retreatant	11	11
retreatants	12	12
retreated	10	10
retreater	9	9
retreaters	10	10
retreating	13	13
retreats	8	8
retrench	14	14
retrenched	17	17
retrenches	16	16
retrenching	20	20
retrenchment	22	22
retrenchments	23	23
retrial	8	8
retrials	9	9