5-letter words ending in R

There are 522 5-letter words ending in R in our word list, and 173 of them are common English words such as CHEER, FRIAR, METER, ROGER and TUTOR.

522words in total
173common words
FAQIRhighest scoring (17 points)
ACTORlongest common word (5 letters)

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Common 5-letter words ending in R

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

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5-letter words 173 words

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All 522 5-letter words ending in R

Includes 349 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words ending in R are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 522 5-letter words ending in R. 173 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, FAQIR scores 17 points, followed by HAZER (17). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.