4-Letter Words Starting With R
We found 182 four-letter words that start with R, about 5% of all 4-letter words. The most common are READ, ROOM and RISE.
RAZZ scores the most in Scrabble, at 22 points. The most common start is RA-, with 43 words. Four-letter words are handy for fitting into tight spots on a crowded board.
- Words
- 182
- Top score
- RAZZ · 22
- Groups
- 7
Common 4-letter words starting with R and their meanings
- read5 pts
- verb: interpret something that is written or printed
- room6 pts
- noun: an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
- rise4 pts
- verb: move upward
- rate4 pts
- noun: a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
- rest4 pts
- noun: something left after other parts have been taken away
- road5 pts
- noun: an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
- ride5 pts
- verb: sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
- real4 pts
- adjective: being or occurring in fact or actuality
- rule4 pts
- noun: a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
- role4 pts
- noun: the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
- roll4 pts
- verb: move by turning over or rotating
- roar4 pts
- verb: make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
Definitions from WordNet®, Princeton University.
All 182 4-letter words starting with R
Numbers show Scrabble points.
Starting with RA 43
- race6
- rack10
- racy9
- rads5
- raff10
- raft7
- raga5
- rage5
- ragi5
- rags5
- raia4
- raid5
- rail4
- rain4
- raja11
- rake8
- raki8
- rale4
- rami6
- ramp8
- rams6
- rand5
- rang5
- rani4
- rank8
- rant4
- rape6
- raps6
- rapt6
- rare4
- rase4
- rash7
- rasp6
- rate4
- rath7
- rato4
- rats4
- rave7
- raws7
- raya7
- rays7
- raze13
- razz22
Starting with RE 35
- read5
- real4
- ream6
- reap6
- rear4
- rebs6
- reck10
- recs6
- redd6
- rede5
- redo5
- reds5
- reed5
- reef7
- reek8
- reel4
- rees4
- refs7
- reft7
- regs5
- reif7
- rein4
- reis4
- rely7
- rems6
- rend5
- rent4
- repo6
- repp8
- reps6
- resh7
- rest4
- rete4
- rets4
- revs7
Starting with RH 3
- rhea7
- rhos7
- rhus7
Starting with RI 31
- rial4
- rias4
- ribs6
- rice6
- rich9
- rick10
- ride5
- rids5
- riel4
- rife7
- riff10
- rifs7
- rift7
- rigs5
- rile4
- rill4
- rime6
- rims6
- rimy9
- rind5
- ring5
- rink8
- rins4
- riot4
- ripe6
- rips6
- rise4
- risk8
- rite4
- ritz13
- rive7
Starting with RO 38
- road5
- roam6
- roan4
- roar4
- robe6
- robs6
- rock10
- rocs6
- rode5
- rods5
- roes4
- roil4
- role4
- rolf7
- roll4
- romp8
- roms6
- rood5
- roof7
- rook8
- room6
- root4
- rope6
- ropy9
- rose4
- rosy7
- rota4
- rote4
- roti4
- rotl4
- roto4
- rots4
- roue4
- roup6
- rout4
- roux11
- rove7
- rows7
Starting with RU 27
- rube6
- rubs6
- ruby9
- ruck10
- rudd6
- rude5
- rued5
- ruer4
- rues4
- ruff10
- ruga5
- rugs5
- ruin4
- rule4
- ruly7
- rump8
- rums6
- rune4
- rung5
- runs4
- runt4
- ruse4
- rush7
- rusk8
- rust4
- ruth7
- ruts4
Starting with RY 5
- ryas7
- ryes7
- ryke11
- rynd8
- ryot7
Frequently asked questions
How many 4-letter words starting with R are there?
There are 182 four-letter words that start with R in the ENABLE word list, which is widely used for word games.
What is the highest-scoring 4-letter word starting with R in Scrabble?
RAZZ is for the highest score at 22 points, before any board bonuses.
What are some common 4-letter words starting with R?
Common examples include READ, ROOM, RISE, RATE, REST and ROAD.
Which 4-letter words starting with R end in E?
35 of them end in E, including RISE, RATE, RIDE and RULE.
Are these words valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
They come from the ENABLE list, which closely matches the dictionaries used by Words With Friends and most Scrabble play. A few words may differ from the official Scrabble dictionary.