4-Letter Words Containing R
All 4-letter dictionary words that include the letter sequence R. Combining exact length with an internal substring mirrors advanced Pattern Finder filters without opening the interactive tool.
Below is a snapshot of 1,550 dictionary matches (200 shown), averaging 4 letters and 11 Scrabble points.
- Total words
- 1,550
- Avg length
- 4 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 11 pts
- Highest scoring
- razz (22 pts)
- Longest word
- razz (4 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 119(60%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 1,550 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. This list includes 119 words with high-value letters like Q, X, or Z — prime targets for premium squares on a Scrabble board. Common endings in this list include -RK, -RY, -AR, -ARK — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. The highest-scoring word shown is razz at 22 points. While Wordle uses a smaller answer list, studying broader dictionary patterns here helps you eliminate impossible guesses faster. Competitive Scrabble strategy relies on pattern recognition. Lists like this train your brain to spot playable words under time pressure. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.26, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
A deep result pool supports spaced repetition — study one length bucket per day rather than cramming the full scroll in a single sitting. About 60% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Combine this static list with Pattern Finder exclusions when you know a letter cannot appear in the word. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits. Anchor words: highest scorer RAZZ, longest RAZZ. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 1,550 matches.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- RAZZ (4 letters, 22 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- EXRX (4 letters, 18 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- FORZ (4 letters, 16 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- FREQ (4 letters, 16 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- FRIZ (4 letters, 16 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- FRUZ (4 letters, 16 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- HRZN (4 letters, 16 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- ZARF (4 letters, 16 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 1,550 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
4-letter words
- razz22 pts
- exrx18 pts
- forz16 pts
- freq16 pts
- friz16 pts
- fruz16 pts
- hrzn16 pts
- zarf16 pts
- czar15 pts
- jark15 pts
- jerk15 pts
- zarp15 pts
- zubr15 pts
- eryx14 pts
- jury14 pts
- kwhr14 pts
- oryx14 pts
- reqd14 pts
- rixy14 pts
- roxy14 pts
- wrox14 pts
- xray14 pts
- xref14 pts
- crax13 pts
- crex13 pts
- crux13 pts
- ezra13 pts
- frwy13 pts
- iraq13 pts
- izar13 pts
- jarp13 pts
- jerm13 pts
- marx13 pts
- prex13 pts
- prix13 pts
- prox13 pts
- qere13 pts
- qeri13 pts
- quar13 pts
- quor13 pts
- raze13 pts
- ritz13 pts
- sqrt13 pts
- tzar13 pts
- yrbk13 pts
- zero13 pts
- zira13 pts
- zori13 pts
- bkpr12 pts
- chry12 pts
- grex12 pts
- jarg12 pts
- jger12 pts
- kirk12 pts
- rikk12 pts
- ajar11 pts
- axer11 pts
- exor11 pts
- ferk11 pts
- firk11 pts
- fork11 pts
- fyrd11 pts
- hark11 pts
- jara11 pts
- jarl11 pts
- jars11 pts
- jear11 pts
- jeer11 pts
- jere11 pts
- jerl11 pts
- jert11 pts
- jiri11 pts
- jour11 pts
- jura11 pts
- jure11 pts
- juri11 pts
- kerf11 pts
- khar11 pts
- khir11 pts
- kory11 pts
- kvar11 pts
- kyar11 pts
- oxer11 pts
- raja11 pts
- rakh11 pts
- roky11 pts
- roux11 pts
- rukh11 pts
- ryke11 pts
- trix11 pts
- wark11 pts
- work11 pts
- yark11 pts
- yerk11 pts
- yirk11 pts
- york11 pts
- awry10 pts
- bark10 pts
- berk10 pts
- birk10 pts
- bklr10 pts
- burk10 pts
- cark10 pts
- cork10 pts
- crwd10 pts
- drch10 pts
- ewry10 pts
- eyry10 pts
- ferv10 pts
- firy10 pts
- fray10 pts
- frey10 pts
- frow10 pts
- fury10 pts
- harv10 pts
- hery10 pts
- hory10 pts
- hurf10 pts
- kbar10 pts
- kerb10 pts
- mark10 pts
- merk10 pts
- mirk10 pts
- murk10 pts
- park10 pts
- perk10 pts
- pork10 pts
- rack10 pts
- raff10 pts
- reck10 pts
- rick10 pts
- riff10 pts
- rock10 pts
- rowy10 pts
- ruck10 pts
- ruff10 pts
- vary10 pts
- very10 pts
- vrow10 pts
- warf10 pts
- wary10 pts
- werf10 pts
- whar10 pts
- whir10 pts
- wiry10 pts
- wraf10 pts
- wraw10 pts
- wray10 pts
- arch9 pts
- army9 pts
- barf9 pts
- bdrm9 pts
- bhar9 pts
- borh9 pts
- braw9 pts
- bray9 pts
- brev9 pts
- brew9 pts
- brey9 pts
- brow9 pts
- btry9 pts
- buhr9 pts
- burh9 pts
- bury9 pts
- byre9 pts
- byrl9 pts
- carf9 pts
- cary9 pts
- char9 pts
- cher9 pts
- cmdr9 pts
- corf9 pts
- corv9 pts
- cory9 pts
- craw9 pts
- cray9 pts
- crew9 pts
- croh9 pts
- crow9 pts
- croy9 pts
- curf9 pts
- cury9 pts
- dark9 pts
- derk9 pts
- dirk9 pts
- drek9 pts
- farm9 pts
- firm9 pts
- forb9 pts
- form9 pts
- frab9 pts
- fram9 pts
- frap9 pts
- frib9 pts
- frim9 pts
- from9 pts
- gurk9 pts
- harb9 pts
- harm9 pts
- harp9 pts
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Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from words containing the same letters?
- The unfiltered “words containing” page spans all lengths. This version keeps one length bucket so you can study exact slot patterns like 5-letter words containing QU.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 1,550 words matching this pattern. The average length is 4 letters and the average Scrabble score is 11 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is razz (22 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 119 words in this sample include premium letters (Q, X, Z, J, or K). These are strong candidates for double- and triple-letter square plays in Scrabble.
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
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- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.