8-letter words starting with R

There are 1,685 8-letter words starting with R in our word list, and 221 of them are common English words such as READABLE, REFLECTS, REMOVING, RESPECTS and RIDICULE.

1,685words in total
221common words
RHIZOMIChighest scoring (24 points)
RACIALLYlongest common word (8 letters)

Common 8-letter words starting with R

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

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8-letter words 221 words

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All 1,685 8-letter words starting with R

Includes 1,464 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 8-letter words starting with R are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 1,685 8-letter words starting with R. 221 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, RHIZOMIC scores 24 points, followed by RHIZOPOD (23). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.