Five-Letter Words Starting With R
678 wordsBelow you'll find 678 five-letter words that start with the letter R, including words like "raash", "rabal", "rabat". Whether you're solving today's Wordle, building a high-scoring Scrabble play, or working through a crossword, this list has you covered. R is one of the most common opening consonants in English, appearing frequently in everyday vocabulary.
Updated June 2026
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Tips for Using These Words
- • Wordle: When Wordle reveals R in the first position (green tile), this list narrows the answer to 678 possibilities. Combine with other confirmed letters to solve in fewer guesses.
- • Scrabble: R tiles are worth 1 point each. Combine with high-value crossing words to maximise your total.
- • Crosswords: Use the word list to find answers that fit your clue pattern. Words starting with R are common in crossword construction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many five-letter words starting with R are there?
- There are 678 five-letter words starting with the letter R in the Word Challenge word list — a moderately sized group for this word length. Examples include raash, rabal, rabat, rabbi, rabic.
- How can I use five-letter words starting with R in Wordle?
- When you've confirmed that R is in the first position of the Wordle answer, use this list to find valid guesses. Focus on words with common letters like E, A, R, S, and T to maximise your chances. Good starting guesses from this list include raash and rabal.
- Are these five-letter words valid in Scrabble?
- The 678 five-letter words starting with the letter R on this page come from the Word Challenge word list and are suitable for Scrabble, Wordle, and other word games. The letter R is worth 1 point in Scrabble. They can be played directly or used to extend existing words on the board.
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