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3-letter words starting with R

There are 49 three-letter words starting with R in our word list. 33 of them are common everyday words, such as RED, RUN, RAN and RAW.

Words
49
Common words
33
Top score
RAJ
10 points

R is one of the most useful letters in word games because it fits so many patterns, from the start (RE-) to the end (-ER, -OR).

Three-letter words are the most useful short words in word games, perfect for squeezing into tight spaces on a board.

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3-letter words (49)

  • red
  • run
  • ran
  • raw
  • ray
  • rid
  • row
  • ram
  • rap
  • rat
  • rep
  • rev
  • rip
  • rob
  • rod
  • rad
  • rag
  • raj
  • rec
  • ref
  • reg
  • res
  • rex
  • rib
  • rig
  • rim
  • rom
  • rot
  • rub
  • rue
  • rug
  • rum
  • rye
  • rah
  • ras
  • rei
  • rem
  • ret
  • ria
  • rin
  • roc
  • roe
  • rut
  • reb
  • ree
  • rho
  • rif
  • rya
  • rax

Darker borders mark common everyday words. Rarer words follow in each group.

Questions

How many three-letter words starting with R are there?

Our word list has 49 three-letter words starting with R. 33 of them are common everyday words.

What are some common three-letter words starting with R?

The most common are RED, RUN, RAN, RAW, RAY and RID.

Which three-letter word starting with R scores the most points?

Using standard letter tile values, RAJ scores 10 points, the most of any three-letter word starting with R in our list.

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