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
retrofiring	17	17
retrofit	11	11
retrofits	12	12
retrofitted	15	15
retrofitting	18	18
retroflection	21	21
retroflections	22	22
retroflex	20	20
retroflexion	24	24
retroflexions	25	25
retrogradation	18	18
retrogradations	19	19
retrograde	13	13
retrograded	15	15
retrogradely	18	18
retrogrades	14	14
retrograding	18	18
retrogress	12	12
retrogressed	15	15
retrogresses	14	14
retrogressing	18	18
retrogression	16	16
retrogressions	17	17
retrogressive	19	19
retrogressively	24	24