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
retroacting	17	17
retroaction	15	15
retroactions	16	16
retroactive	18	18
retroactively	23	23
retroactivity	22	22
retroacts	12	12
retrocede	13	13
retroceded	15	15
retrocedes	14	14
retroceding	18	18
retrocession	16	16
retrocessions	17	17
retrod	7	7
retrodden	12	12
retrodict	13	13
retrodicted	16	16
retrodicting	19	19
retrodiction	17	17
retrodictions	18	18
retrodictive	20	20
retrodicts	14	14
retrofire	12	12
retrofired	14	14
retrofires	13	13