15,754 Words That Start With "R"
15,754 words that start with "R" in our 199K-word dictionary.
Browse the complete list of 15,754 English words starting with "R". Each word in the grid below shows its IPA pronunciation, CEFR difficulty level (A1 beginner up to C2 mastery), and a one-line plain-English definition. Click any word to open its full dictionary entry. Use the filters to narrow by length, part of speech, or learner level.
Most Common Words That Start With "R" (Top 1k)
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Raise /reɪz/verb A2
Lift something up from a lower to higher place.
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Range /reɪndʒ/noun A2
Different things that go from one extreme to another.
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Raw /rɔː/adj A1
Food that has not been cooked, or material that has not been treated or changed.
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Ready /ˈredi/adj A1
Prepared and able to do something; not needing more preparation.
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Real /ˈriːəl/adj A1
True and actually existing; not made up or false.
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Really /ˈrɪəli/adv A1
Actually or truly; used to emphasize something is genuine.
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Reason /ˈriːzən/noun A1
The cause or explanation why something happens or is true.
Less Common Words That Start With "R" (Top 5k+)
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Rabbit /ˈræbɪt/noun A1
A small animal with long ears that lives in holes and eats vegetables.
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Radio /ˈreɪdiəʊ/noun A1
A machine that picks up radio signals and plays music, news, and other programs through speakers.
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Radius /ˈreɪ.di.əs/noun B2
A line from the circle's center point outward to the edge.
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Rail /reɪl/noun A1
A pair of steel bars forming a track on which trains move smoothly from one place to another.
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Rain /reɪn/noun A1
Water that falls from the sky during wet weather, filling rivers and helping plants grow.
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Random /ˈrændəm/adj B1
Happening by chance, not planned or organized.
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Rank /ræŋk/noun A2
Your level or position among other people.
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Rapid /ˈræpɪd/adj B1
Very fast, done in a short time.
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Rare /reər/adj A2
Something that is not common or does not happen often.
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Rarely /ˈreərli/adv A2
Something that happens not very often.
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Rate /reɪt/noun A2
How much of something for each unit (like price per item or speed per hour).
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Rather /ˈrɑːðər/adv A2
A word to show you prefer one thing over another, or to correct what you just said.
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Ratify /ˈrætɪfaɪ/verb C1
To officially approve and sign something. Once ratified, it becomes a legally binding agreement.
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Ratio /ˈreɪʃoʊ/noun B2
A way of comparing two numbers or amounts. If you have 3 boys and 2 girls, the ratio is 3:2 (three to two).
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Raven /ˈreɪvən/noun B1
A big black bird larger than a crow with a heavier beak and deeper call.
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Reach /riːtʃ/verb A1
To stretch out your hand or arm to get something that is far from you.
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React /riˈækt/verb A2
To do or say something as a response to what someone else does or says.
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Read /riːd/verb A1
To look at written words or text and understand what they say.
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Reader /ˈriːdər/noun A1
Someone who reads or enjoys reading books and written material.
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Words That Start With "R" by Length
2 Letter Words That Start With "R" (18)
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3 Letter Words That Start With "R" (90)
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4 Letter Words That Start With "R" (320)
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5 Letter Words That Start With "R" (687)
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6 Letter Words That Start With "R" (1,362)
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7 Letter Words That Start With "R" (2,009)
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8 Letter Words That Start With "R" (2,388)
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9 Letter Words That Start With "R" (2,418)
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10 Letter Words That Start With "R" (2,081)
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11 Letter Words That Start With "R" (1,605)
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12 Letter Words That Start With "R" (1,114)
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13 Letter Words That Start With "R" (788)
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14 Letter Words That Start With "R" (528)
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15 Letter Words That Start With "R" (346)
Words That Start With "R" by Part of Speech
Nouns That Start With "R" (106)
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Range /reɪndʒ/noun A2
Different things that go from one extreme to another.
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Reading /ˈriːdɪŋ/noun A1
Looking at words and understanding what they mean; the action of read.
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Reason /ˈriːzən/noun A1
The cause or explanation why something happens or is true.
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Ring /rɪŋ/noun A1
A round band you wear on your finger.
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River /ˈrɪvər/noun A1
A long flowing body of water that moves toward the ocean or a lake.
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Road /roʊd/noun A1
A path with a hard surface for cars and trucks to drive on.
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Role /roʊl/noun A2
A part or character you play in a movie or play, or the job or purpose you have in a group.
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Row /roʊ/noun A1
Things or people arranged in a straight line next to each other.
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Race /reɪs/noun B1
People who share common ancestors, cultural background, and often physical features from the same region.
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Race /reɪs/noun A1
An athletic or sport contest where people compete to reach a finish line first.
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Radio /ˈreɪdiəʊ/noun A1
A machine that picks up radio signals and plays music, news, and other programs through speakers.
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Rail /reɪl/noun A1
A pair of steel bars forming a track on which trains move smoothly from one place to another.
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Rain /reɪn/noun A1
Water that falls from the sky during wet weather, filling rivers and helping plants grow.
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Rank /ræŋk/noun A2
Your level or position among other people.
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Rate /reɪt/noun A2
How much of something for each unit (like price per item or speed per hour).
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Reality /riˈæləti/noun B1
What is true and real; not imagination or dreams.
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Reference /ˈrefərəns/noun B1
When you mention something to give proof or support.
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Rental /ˈrɛntəl/noun B1
A property that you can rent. It could be an apartment, house, car, or any item rented for temporary use and payment.
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Research /rɪˈsɜːtʃ/noun B2
Careful study to find out new information about something.
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Rest /rɛst/noun A1
Time to relax, recover, and regain energy after work or activity.
See all 106 nouns that start with "R" →
Verbs That Start With "R" (94)
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Raise /reɪz/verb A2
Lift something up from a lower to higher place.
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Realize /ˈriːəlaɪz/verb A2
To suddenly understand or become aware of something important.
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Receive /rɪˈsiːv/verb A1
To get something that is given or sent to you.
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Rid /rɪd/verb B1
To remove or get away from something bad or unwanted. Usually used with 'get rid of'.
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Rob /rɑːb/verb B1
To steal money or things from someone, often using force or weapons.
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Rode /roʊd/verb A1
Traveled on something like a bike or horse in the past.
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Rub /rʌb/verb A1
Move something against a surface with pressure and repeated motion.
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Run /rʌn/verb A1
To go fast using your legs, with brief moments where neither foot touches the ground.
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Refer /rɪˈfɜːr/verb B1
To talk about something or point to it; to mention or direct attention to something.
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Reflect /rɪˈflekt/verb B1
To think deeply about something, or when light bounces back from a surface.
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Register /ˈredʒɪstər/verb B1
Put your name on a list, usually officially.
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Regret /rɪˈɡret/verb A2
Feel sad or sorry that you did something.
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Relax /rɪˈlæks/verb A2
To rest and become calm, not worrying or working hard.
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Rely /rɪˈlaɪ/verb A2
Need someone or something to help you or depend on them.
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Rent /rɛnt/verb A1
Pay to use something for a short time.
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Reply /rɪˈplaɪ/verb A1
To give an answer when someone asks you something.
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Rescue /ˈrɛskjuː/verb B1
To save someone from danger or a bad situation. When you help someone in trouble.
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Ride /raɪd/verb A1
To sit on a horse, bike, motorcycle, or in a vehicle and travel from one place to another.
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Rise /raɪz/verb A2
To go up or get up from where you are sitting or lying down.
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Roll /roʊl/verb A2
To turn something round and round, or to move by turning; like a ball rolling down a hill.
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Adjectives That Start With "R" (40)
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Raw /rɔː/adj A1
Food that has not been cooked, or material that has not been treated or changed.
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Ready /ˈredi/adj A1
Prepared and able to do something; not needing more preparation.
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Real /ˈriːəl/adj A1
True and actually existing; not made up or false.
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Red /ɹɛd/adj A1
The color between orange and purple, like blood or fire.
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Regular /ˈreɡjələr/adj A1
Happens again and again in the same way.
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Random /ˈrændəm/adj B1
Happening by chance, not planned or organized.
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Rare /reər/adj A2
Something that is not common or does not happen often.
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Rich /rɪtʃ/adj A2
Having plenty of money or expensive things; not poor or lacking resources.
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Right /raɪt/adj A1
True and accurate. Not wrong.
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Round /raʊnd/adj A1
Shaped in a circle or ball form with no sharp edges.
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Royal /ˈrɔɪ.əl/adj A2
Belonging to or connected with a king or queen and their family.
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Rude /ruːd/adj A2
Not showing respect or good manners.
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Rampant /ˈræmpənt/adj B2
Spreading wildly and unchecked, usually with bad results. Out of control and growing rapidly.
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Rapid /ˈræpɪd/adj B1
Very fast, done in a short time.
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Recent /ˈriːsənt/adj A2
Happening or done a short time ago, not far in past.
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Reciprocal /rɪˈsɪprəkəl/adj B2
When two people do something in return for each other; giving and receiving equally.
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Regional /ˈriːdʒənəl/adj B1
Connected to a specific region or zone.
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Relevant /ˈreləvənt/adj B1
Related to or important for what you are talking about.
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Remarkable /rɪˈmɑrkəbəl/adj B2
So unusual, impressive, or special that it deserves people's attention and praise.
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Reverent /ˈrɛvərənt/adj B2
Full of deep respect, honor, and sometimes fear.
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Adverbs That Start With "R" (8)
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Really /ˈrɪəli/adv A1
Actually or truly; used to emphasize something is genuine.
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Rarely /ˈreərli/adv A2
Something that happens not very often.
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Rather /ˈrɑːðər/adv A2
A word to show you prefer one thing over another, or to correct what you just said.
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Recently /ˈrɛsəntli/adv A2
Not long ago; in the recent past, usually days or weeks before now.
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Respectfully /rɪˈspɛktfəli/adv B1
Done with politeness and honor to someone.
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Respectively /rɪˈspɛktɪvli/adv B1
In the exact order that was named before.
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Regularly /ˈreɡjələrli/adv A1
Again and again, in the same way or at same times.
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Relatively /ˈrelətɪvli/adv B1
In comparison to something else; not absolutely, but when compared to other things.
How to Use Words That Start With "R"
Scrabble and Word Games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, words starting with "R" can be valuable when you need to play through an existing tile on the board. Higher-tier letters like J, Q, X, and Z multiply your score quickly when stacked on bonus squares — scan the list below for short words that contain them. Two and three-letter words starting with "R" are especially useful for parallel plays where you build along an existing word and earn points for every adjacent tile.
Crossword Puzzles
For crossword puzzles, the most useful entries are mid-length common words — 5 to 8 letters — that fit standard grid patterns. Filter the list by length to match the cells in your clue. Pay attention to the CEFR level: clues from mainstream newspapers favour B1–B2 vocabulary, while themed and cryptic puzzles draw on rarer C1 and C2 words. The IPA shown on each card also helps confirm a guess — a clue marked "two syllables" should match a word with a simple stress pattern.
Creative Writing and Poetry
Writers and poets often look for groups of words starting with "R" to build alliteration, rhythm, or near-rhymes. Sort the list by length, scan the rare and C1+ words for fresh imagery, and use the linked dictionary entries to confirm connotation before you commit. The plain-English definitions are intentionally short so you can scan dozens of options without losing flow.
Longest Word That Start With "R"
Frequently Asked Questions About Words That Start With "R"
- How many words starting with "R"?
- There are 15,754 words starting with "R" in our 199,000-word English dictionary. The list ranges from common everyday words to rarer specialised vocabulary.
- What is the longest word starting with "R"?
- The longest word starting with "R" in our list is "RADICALISATIONS" — 15 letters long. Tap the word to see its full definition.
- Are these words valid in Scrabble?
- Most of the words in this list are valid in Scrabble and similar word games (we cross-reference standard tournament dictionaries). A handful of proper nouns and very rare technical terms may not be — when in doubt, double-check with the official Scrabble dictionary used in your league.
- How many 5-letter words starting with "R"?
- 687 5-letter words starting with "R" — useful for Wordle, daily puzzles, and short crosswords. Filter by length above to see only 5-letter results.