3-letter words starting with R

There are 49 3-letter words starting with R in our word list, and 21 of them are common English words such as RAP, REC, RIG, ROD and RUG.

49words in total
21common words
RAJhighest scoring (10 points)
RAMlongest common word (3 letters)

Common 3-letter words starting with R

21 everyday words, highest-scoring first in each group. Tap a word to see its meaning and anagrams.

3-letter words 21 words

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All 49 3-letter words starting with R

Includes 28 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 3-letter words starting with R are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 49 3-letter words starting with R. 21 of them are common in everyday English. Official game dictionaries may have a few more or fewer.
What is the highest-scoring word?
With classic tile values, RAJ scores 10 points, followed by RAX (10). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.

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