5-Letter Words Starting with R

Looking for a five-letter word that starts with R? This list covers every option in the ENABLE dictionary, sorted alphabetically with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values. If you're solving a Wordle with a green R in the first position, use the live filter to add the other letters you know and narrow the list in real time.

418

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Top Scrabble scores

ritzy (17) · rajah (15) · razed (15) · refix (15) · rewax (15)

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All 418 5 letter words starting with r

Highest scoring: ritzy (17 pts Scrabble · 16 WWF)

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How many 5 letter words starting with r are there?

418 words in the ENABLE dictionary match "5 letter words starting with r".

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