12-Letter Words Starting With R
- 1,031 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 12-Letter Words Starting With R
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 12-Letter Words Starting With R 1,031 words
How common is R at the start of twelve-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 1,031 twelve-letter words that start with R. They average 17.5 points, the best is RAZZMATAZZES (50 points) and 38.1% end in S.
- Total words
- 1,031
- Average Scrabble score
- 17.5
- out of 50 max
- Everyday words
- 10%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- S
- 38.1% of words
Most common last letters
- s 38.1%
- g 17.4%
- d 10%
Top vowel pairs
- io20.9%
- ea7.8%
- ie5.2%
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 twelve-letter word that starts with R
r 1a 1z 10z 10m 3a 1t 1a 1z 10z 10e 1s 1
R 1 + A 1 + Z 10 + Z 10 + M 3 + A 1 + T 1 + A 1 + Z 10 + Z 10 + E 1 + S 1 = 50 points
- Double word
- 100 pts
- Triple word
- 150 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
razzmatazzes
Form of razzmatazz
- nounany exciting and complex play intended to confuse (dazzle) the opponent
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How many twelve-letter words that start with R are there?
There are 1,031 twelve-letter words that start with R 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 twelve-letter word that starts with R?
RAZZMATAZZES is worth 50 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are REJUVENIZING (32), REHYPNOTIZED (30), RHIZOPHAGOUS (30).
What are some common twelve-letter words that start with R?
Everyday examples include RELATIONSHIP, RESPECTIVELY, REPRODUCTION, RESURRECTION, RECREATIONAL, RECOLLECTION, REGISTRATION, RIDICULOUSLY. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare twelve-letter words that start with R score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include RAZZMATAZZES (50), REJUVENIZING (32), REHYPNOTIZED (30), RHIZOPHAGOUS (30). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.