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
retribalization	29	29
retribution	16	16
retributions	17	17
retributive	19	19
retributively	24	24
retributory	17	17
retried	8	8
retries	7	7
retrievability	24	24
retrievable	19	19
retrieval	14	14
retrievals	15	15
retrieve	12	12
retrieved	14	14
retriever	13	13
retrievers	14	14
retrieves	13	13
retrieving	17	17
retrim	9	9
retrimmed	16	16
retrimming	19	19
retrims	10	10
retro	5	5
retroact	11	11
retroacted	14	14