8-letter words starting with R
There are 582 common eight-letter words that start with R. Eight-letter words usually need a letter already on the board – ideal for big plays across premium squares.
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| Word | Scrabble points |
|---|---|
| RHIZOMES | 22 |
| RHYTHMIC | 21 |
| REVIVIFY | 20 |
| RICKSHAW | 20 |
| RIFFRAFF | 20 |
| RUCKSACK | 20 |
| RECHECKS | 19 |
| REQUIEMS | 19 |
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All 582 words
Sorted A–Z. The number after each word is its Scrabble score. 575 of these have a vowel as the second letter.
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