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6-Letter Words Starting With RIB

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Popular 6-Letter Words Starting With RIB

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

All 6-Letter Words Starting With RIB 10 words

How common is RIB at the start of six-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 10 six-letter words that start with RIB. They average 9.2 points, the best is RIBBED (11 points) and 40% end in D.

Total words
10
Average Scrabble score
9.2
out of 11 max
Everyday words
20%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
D
40% of words

Most common last letters

  • d 40%
  • e 20%
  • r 20%

Top vowel pairs

  • au10%
  • ie10%

Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring six-letter word that starts with RIB

r 1i 1b 3b 3e 1d 2

R 1 + I 1 + B 3 + B 3 + E 1 + D 2 = 11 points

Double word
22 pts
Triple word
33 pts

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

ribbed

  1. adjectivefurnished or strengthened with ribs
  2. adjective(of the surface) having a rough, riblike texture
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How many six-letter words that start with RIB are there?

There are 10 six-letter words that start with RIB 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 six-letter word that starts with RIB?

RIBBED is worth 11 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are RIBBON (10), RIBBER (10), RIBIBE (10).

What are some common six-letter words that start with RIB?

Everyday examples include RIBBON, RIBALD, RIBBED. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare six-letter words that start with RIB score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include RIBIBE (10), RIBAUD (9), RIBIER (8), RIBLET (8). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.