5-letter words starting with R

There are 419 5-letter words starting with R in our word list, and 131 of them are common English words such as RAINY, RECON, REVUE, ROBIN and ROWAN.

419words in total
131common words
RITZYhighest scoring (17 points)
RABBIlongest common word (5 letters)

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Common 5-letter words starting with R

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

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5-letter words 131 words

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All 419 5-letter words starting with R

Includes 288 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words starting with R are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 419 5-letter words starting with R. 131 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, RITZY scores 17 points, followed by RAJAH (15). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.