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5-Letter Words Starting With REN

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Popular 5-Letter Words Starting With REN

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 5-Letter Words Starting With REN 11 words

How common is REN at the start of five-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 11 five-letter words that start with REN. They average 6.1 points, the best is RENEW (8 points) and 18.2% end in E.

Total words
11
Average Scrabble score
6.1
out of 8 max
Everyday words
27%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
E
18.2% of words

Most common last letters

  • e 18.2%
  • s 18.2%
  • y 18.2%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with REN

r 1e 1n 1e 1w 4

R 1 + E 1 + N 1 + E 1 + W 4 = 8 points

Double word
16 pts
Triple word
24 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

renew

  1. verbreestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new“We renewed our friendship after a hiatus of twenty years”
  2. verbcause to appear in a new form“the old product was reincarnated to appeal to a younger market”
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How many five-letter words that start with REN are there?

There are 11 five-letter words that start with REN in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with REN?

RENEW is worth 8 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are RENAY (8), RENEY (8), RENDS (6).

What are some common five-letter words that start with REN?

Everyday examples include RENEW, RENDS, RENAL, RENTS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare five-letter words that start with REN score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include RENAY (8), RENEY (8), RENGA (6), RENIG (6). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.