Words Starting With R
All 16,579 English words beginning with R - filter by length, ending, or score. Sorted by Scrabble point value.
16,579
Total words
681
5-letter (Wordle)
48
Best Scrabble score
5-Letter Words Starting With R - Wordle
When Wordle's first position shows R as a green clue, all 681 of these words are possible answers. Use our Wordle Solver to add more clues and narrow it down further.
RITZY17RHYMY16ROJAK16ROZUM16RAJAH15RAJIV15RAWKY15RAZED15REFIX15REWAX15RAJAB14RAMEX14RAZEE14RAZER14RAZES14RAZOO14RAZOR14REBOX14REMEX14REMIX14
Top Scrabble Words Starting With R
| Word | Length | Scrabble | WWF |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAZZMATAZZ | 10 | 48 | 49 |
| REOBJECTIVIZE | 13 | 36 | 41 |
| RHAMPHORHYNCHUS | 15 | 36 | 36 |
| RHYNCHOCEPHALIC | 15 | 35 | 37 |
| REJEOPARDIZING | 14 | 34 | 39 |
| RHIZOPHORACEOUS | 15 | 34 | 35 |
| RHOMBOQUADRATIC | 15 | 34 | 37 |
| RHYTHMIZABLE | 12 | 34 | 34 |
| RACHIOCOCAINIZE | 15 | 33 | 36 |
| RAZOUMOFSKYA | 12 | 33 | 34 |
R Words by Length
| Category | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| 2-letter words starting with R | 12 | filter -> |
| 3-letter words starting with R | 96 | filter -> |
| 4-letter words starting with R | 305 | filter -> |
| 5-letter words starting with R | 681 | filter -> |
| 6-letter words starting with R | 1,566 | filter -> |
| 7-letter words starting with R | 2,130 | filter -> |
| 8-letter words starting with R | 2,559 | filter -> |
| 9-letter words starting with R | 2,583 | filter -> |
| 10-letter words starting with R | 2,093 | filter -> |
| 11-letter words starting with R | 1,669 | filter -> |
| 12-letter words starting with R | 1,208 | filter -> |
| 13-letter words starting with R | 848 | filter -> |
| 14-letter words starting with R | 562 | filter -> |
| 15-letter words starting with R | 267 | filter -> |
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Words Starting With R in Word Games
The letter R is worth 1 point in Scrabble. Common letters like R appear in thousands of words, giving you maximum flexibility on any rack. The best strategy for words starting with R is to look for plays that land the first letter on a premium square - Double Letter or Triple Letter Score squares boost your points significantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many words start with R?
There are 16,579 English words that start with the letter R in the standard dictionary.
What are the best 5-letter words starting with R for Wordle?
There are 681 five-letter words starting with R. Top picks by Scrabble score: RITZY, RHYMY, ROJAK, ROZUM, RAJAH. Use the Wordle Solver to filter by additional clues.
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word starting with R?
RAZZMATAZZ scores 48 base points in Scrabble - the highest-value word starting with R.