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2 Letter Words That Start With R

There are 1+ two letter words beginning with R in our English dictionary. Every two-letter R word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words starting with R.

Popular 2-Letter Words Starting With R

re 2

All 2-Letter Words Starting With R (1 words)

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How Common is R as a Start 2 Letter word?

There are 1 2-letter words starting with R in English. The average Scrabble score here is 2, with -E endings dominating (100% of them).

Total Words
1
Avg Scrabble Score
2.0
Most Common Ending (100%)
E

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2 Letter Words beginning with R are often very useful for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. Word Finder by WordTips gives you a list of words ordered by their word game points of your choice. You might also be interested in 2 Letter Words with R.

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Highest-Scoring 2-Letter R-Words in Scrabble

re 2

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with R?

2 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with R is re with a total of 2 points.

R 1
E 1
adposition 1. in the matter of (used typically as the first word in the heading of an official document or to introduce a reference in a formal letter)
Synonyms:
aboutconcerningregardingwith regard torelating toapropos (of)on the subject ofrespectingin respect ofwith respect towith reference toas regardsin the matter ofin connection withreferring totouching on
symbol 1. the chemical element rhenium
noun 1. (in tonic sol-fa) the second note of a major scale
noun 2. the sun god, the supreme Egyptian deity, worshipped as the creator of all life and typically portrayed with a falcon's head bearing the solar disc. From earliest times he was associated with the pharaoh
Synonyms:
star
noun 3. each of the lines in which light (and heat) may seem to stream from the sun or any luminous body, or pass through a small opening
Synonyms:
beamshaftstreakbarpencilfingerstreamgleamflashglintglimmerflickertwinkleshimmer
noun 4. a straight line extending indefinitely in one direction from a point
noun 5. a thing that is arranged radially
noun 6. a broad flat marine or freshwater fish with a cartilaginous skeleton, winglike pectoral fins, and a long slender tail. Many rays have venomous spines or electric organs
noun 7. the chemical element of atomic number 75, a rare silvery-white metal which occurs in trace amounts in ores of molybdenum and other metals
abbreviation 1. religious education (as a school subject)
abbreviation 2. (in the UK) Royal Engineers

FAQ 2 Letter Words That Start With R

  • How many 2 letter words starting with R are in the English dictionary?

    There are 1 2-letter words in the English dictionary that start with R. The average Scrabble score across them is 2.

  • Are there any rare 2 letter words starting with R worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 2-letter words like "re" start with R and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "re" is worth 2 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 2 letter words starting with R?

    Everyday 2-letter words starting with R include "re".

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