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Six-Letter Words Containing R

647 words

Explore our curated collection of 647 six-letter words that contain R. Notable entries include "abroad" and "across" and "actors". R is one of the most common letters in English, appearing frequently in everyday vocabulary.

Updated June 2026

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Word lists are curated for the Word Challenge game and may not include every word in a standard dictionary.

Tips for Using These Words

  • Wordle: While Wordle uses five-letter words, these 6-letter words are useful for other word puzzle games. The letter R appearing anywhere in the word is a common pattern worth practising.
  • Scrabble: Look for words with R that also include high-value tiles to maximise your score. Aim for premium squares to boost your total.
  • Crosswords: Use the word list to find answers that fit your clue pattern. Words containing R are common in crossword construction.

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Highest Scoring Words in Scrabble

Base tile values only — board multipliers not included.

RankWordScore
1hazard19
2wizard19
3freeze18
4frozen18
5jeremy18
6prefix18
7approx17
8brazil17
9bronze17
10oxford17

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many six-letter words containing R are there?
There are 647 six-letter words containing the letter R in the Word Challenge word list — one of the most populated letter groups for this word length. Examples include abroad, across, actors, adrian, advert.
How can I use six-letter words containing R in Wordle?
When you've confirmed that R is somewhere in the word, 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 abroad and across.
Are these six-letter words valid in Scrabble?
The 647 six-letter words containing 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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