@@@ this is the proper phonetic evolution of Primitive rikta- assuming vocalization of spirants occurs before a-affection (and in any case, a-affection doesn't apply to verb forms), but because it conflicts with rítha-, Elaran agreed that the neologism rig- might be better
Sindarin
raitha-
verb. try
raitha-
verb. to try, strive
reitha-
verb. to try, strive
raetha-
verb. to reach at, reach for; to reach, extend (intr.)
rítha-
verb. to try, strive
dev-
verb. to try, to try, *experiment, test
rig-
verb. to try, strive
an e is written above raitha, prob. Indicating alternative forms reitha or retha.