Words Ending With R
Ready to dive into the world of words that end with a bang—or should we say, an "R"? This page is packed with words that finish strong, from the everyday to the extraordinary. Whether you're here for a game or just to expand your vocabulary, let's explore these captivating conclusions together!
2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| or | 2 | a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific | - |
| er | 2 | a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium | - |
| ar | 2 | a unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters | - |
| ur | 2 | an ancient city of Sumer located on a former channel of the Euphrates River | - |
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| for | 6 | In the most general sense, indicating that in consideration of, in view of, or with reference to, which anything is done or takes place. | - |
| her | 6 | The form of the objective and the possessive case of the personal pronoun she. | I saw her with her purse out |
| our | 3 | Of or pertaining to us; belonging to us. | our country |
| sir | 3 | a title used before the name of knight or baronet | - |
| car | 5 | a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine | he needs a car to get to work |
| far | 6 | a terrorist organization that seeks to overthrow the government dominated by Tutsi and to institute Hutu control again | - |
| war | 6 | the waging of armed conflict against an enemy | thousands of people were killed in the war |
| air | 3 | expose to fresh air | - |
| bar | 5 | a portable .30 caliber automatic rifle operated by gas pressure and fed by cartridges from a magazine; used by United States troops in World War I and in World War II and in the Korean War | - |
| nor | 3 | A negative connective or particle, introducing the second member or clause of a negative proposition, following neither, or not, in the first member or clause (as or in affirmative propositions follows either). Nor is also used sometimes in the first member for neither, and sometimes the neither is omitted and implied by the use of nor. | - |
| per | 5 | Through; by means of; through the agency of; by; for; for each. | per annum |
| ear | 3 | the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear | - |
| fur | 6 | the dressed hairy coat of a mammal | - |
| jar | 10 | a sudden jarring impact | all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers |
| err | 3 | wander from a direct course or at random | - |
| tar | 3 | any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue | - |
| par | 5 | a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced | on a par with the best |
| mar | 5 | a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body) | - |
| tor | 3 | a high rocky hill | - |
| fer | 6 | - | - |
| sur | 3 | a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks | - |
| oar | 3 | an implement used to propel or steer a boat | - |
| cor | 5 | - | - |
| cur | 5 | an inferior dog or one of mixed breed | - |
| gar | 4 | primitive predaceous North American fish covered with hard scales and having long jaws with needlelike teeth | - |
| fir | 6 | any of various evergreen trees of the genus Abies; chiefly of upland areas | - |
| mor | 5 | - | - |
| mir | 5 | - | - |
| dor | 4 | - | - |
| sar | 3 | - | - |
| ser | 3 | - | - |
| ger | 4 | - | - |
| lar | 3 | - | - |
| bur | 5 | small bit used in dentistry or surgery | - |
| gor | 4 | - | - |
| lor | 3 | - | - |
| yar | 6 | - | - |
| pur | 5 | - | - |
| gur | 4 | a group of Niger-Congo languages spoken primarily in southeastern Mali and northern Ghana | - |
| bor | 5 | - | - |
| var | 6 | a unit of electrical power in an AC circuit equal to the power dissipated when 1 volt produces a current of 1 ampere | - |
| nur | 3 | - | - |
| kor | 7 | an ancient Hebrew unit of capacity equal to 10 baths or 10 ephahs | - |
| grr | 4 | - | - |
| yer | 6 | - | - |
| brr | 5 | - | - |
| vor | 6 | - | - |
| lur | 3 | - | - |
| kir | 7 | - | - |
| jor | 10 | - | - |
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4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| your | 7 | - | - |
| over | 7 | having come or been brought to a conclusion | the affair is over, ended, finished |
| ever | 7 | at all times; all the time and on every occasion | ever hoping to strike it rich |
| hear | 7 | get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally | - |
| year | 7 | a body of students who graduate together | she was in my year at Hoehandle High |
| door | 5 | the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close | he stuck his head in the doorway |
| four | 7 | being one more than three | - |
| dear | 5 | a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child) | - |
| hair | 7 | a very small distance or space | they escaped by a hair's-breadth |
| hour | 7 | clock time | the hour is getting late |
| poor | 6 | of insufficient quantity to meet a need | a poor salary |
| wear | 7 | exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress | - |
| fear | 7 | regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of | - |
| near | 4 | with or in a close or intimate relationship | my sisters and brothers are near and dear |
| star | 4 | mark with an asterisk | Linguists star unacceptable sentences |
| beer | 6 | a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops | - |
| fair | 7 | (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections | fair copy |
| bear | 6 | put up with something or somebody unpleasant | I cannot bear his constant criticism |
| liar | 4 | a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly | - |
| pair | 6 | a set of two similar things considered as a unit | - |
| tour | 4 | a period of time spent in military service | - |
| tear | 4 | a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands | his story brought tears to her eyes |
| pour | 6 | pour out | - |
| gear | 5 | set the level or character of | - |
| scar | 6 | an indication of damage | - |
| rear | 4 | located in or toward the back or rear | the chair's rear legs |
| deer | 5 | distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers | - |
| heir | 7 | a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another | - |
| sour | 4 | inaccurate in pitch | a false (or sour) note |
| stir | 4 | summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic | - |
| pier | 6 | a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats | - |
| roar | 4 | utter words loudly and forcefully | `Get out of here,' he roared |
| boar | 6 | Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States | - |
| peer | 6 | a person who is of equal standing with another in a group | - |
| noir | 4 | - | - |
| lair | 4 | the habitation of wild animals | - |
| afar | 7 | - | - |
| blur | 6 | make a smudge on; soil by smudging | - |
| pear | 6 | Old World tree having sweet gritty-textured juicy fruit; widely cultivated in many varieties | - |
| user | 4 | a person who uses something or someone selfishly or unethically | - |
| tsar | 4 | a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917) | - |
| odor | 5 | any property detected by the olfactory system | - |
| veer | 7 | turn sharply; change direction abruptly | The motorbike veered to the right |
| spur | 6 | give heart or courage to | - |
| weir | 7 | a fence or wattle built across a stream to catch or retain fish | - |
| moor | 6 | secure in or as if in a berth or dock | - |
| cher | 9 | - | - |
| omer | 6 | - | - |
| char | 9 | burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color | The fire charred the ceiling above the mantelpiece |
| soar | 4 | rise rapidly | the dollar soared against the yen |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| never | 8 | not ever; at no time in the past or future | I have never been to China |
| their | 8 | - | - |
| other | 8 | belonging to the distant past | in other times |
| after | 8 | happening at a time subsequent to a reference time | it didn't happen until afterward |
| later | 5 | coming at a subsequent time or stage | - |
| water | 8 | the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean) | they invaded our territorial waters |
| under | 6 | further down | see under for further discussion |
| order | 6 | (usually plural) the status or rank or office of a Christian clergyman in an ecclesiastical hierarchy | - |
| power | 10 | energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor | The power went oout around midnight |
| clear | 7 | become clear | The sky cleared after the storm |
| floor | 8 | the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure) | they needed rugs to cover the bare floors |
| swear | 8 | have faith or confidence in | - |
| paper | 9 | the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher | when it began to rain he covered his head with a newspaper |
| cover | 10 | a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else | they made a cover of a Beatles' song |
| offer | 11 | propose a payment | The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting |
| honor | 8 | the state of being honored | - |
| river | 8 | a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek) | the river was navigable for 50 miles |
| peter | 7 | disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope | - |
| major | 14 | British statesman who was prime minister from 1990 until 1997 (born in 1943) | - |
| favor | 11 | an act of gracious kindness | - |
| enter | 5 | to come or go into | the boat entered an area of shallow marshes |
| super | 7 | a caretaker for an apartment house; represents the owner as janitor and rent collector | - |
| older | 6 | skilled through long experience | the older soldiers |
| color | 7 | any material used for its color | she used a different color for the trim |
| lover | 8 | an ardent follower and admirer | - |
| sugar | 6 | an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain | - |
| roger | 6 | - | - |
| chair | 10 | act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university | She chaired the department for many years |
| owner | 8 | a person who owns something | they are searching for the owner of the car |
| lower | 8 | cause to drop or sink | - |
| loser | 5 | a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently | - |
| actor | 7 | a person who acts and gets things done | he's a principal actor in this affair |
| mayor | 10 | the head of a city government | - |
| tower | 8 | appear very large or occupy a commanding position | - |
| anger | 6 | become angry | He angers easily |
| tiger | 6 | large feline of forests in most of Asia having a tawny coat with black stripes; endangered | - |
| cheer | 10 | cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful | She tried to cheer up the disappointed child when he failed to win the spelling bee |
| fever | 11 | a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection | - |
| oscar | 7 | an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance | - |
| elder | 6 | used of the older of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a father from his son | - |
| minor | 7 | not of legal age | minor children |
| liver | 8 | having a reddish-brown color | - |
| upper | 9 | a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression | - |
| tyler | 8 | elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862) | - |
| inner | 5 | confined to an exclusive group | privy to inner knowledge |
| humor | 10 | the quality of being funny | I fail to see the humor in it |
| motor | 7 | conveying information to the muscles from the CNS | motor nerves |
| solar | 5 | relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun | solar eclipse |
| labor | 7 | a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages | there is a shortage of skilled labor in this field |
| rumor | 7 | tell or spread rumors | It was rumored that the next president would be a woman |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| better | 8 | (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable | it would be better to speak to him |
| father | 12 | `Father' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church); `Padre' is frequently used in the military | - |
| mother | 11 | make (offspring) by reproduction | - |
| matter | 8 | a vaguely specified concern | several matters to attend to |
| number | 10 | put into a group | - |
| sister | 6 | a female person who has the same parents as another person | my sister married a musician |
| doctor | 9 | a licensed medical practitioner | I felt so bad I went to see my doctor |
| answer | 9 | react verbally | She didn't want to answer |
| either | 9 | - | - |
| dinner | 7 | a party of people assembled to have dinner together | guests should never be late to a dinner party |
| master | 8 | a combatant who is able to defeat rivals | - |
| longer | 7 | a person with a strong desire for something | a longer for money |
| rather | 9 | more readily or willingly | I'd rather be in Philadelphia |
| wonder | 10 | something that causes feelings of wonder | the wonders of modern science |
| murder | 9 | kill intentionally and with premeditation | The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered |
| letter | 6 | the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech | his grandmother taught him his letters |
| summer | 10 | the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox | they spent a lazy summer at the shore |
| bother | 11 | something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness | a bit of a bother |
| killer | 10 | predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas | - |
| lawyer | 12 | a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice | - |
| bigger | 10 | large or big relative to something else | - |
| faster | 9 | more quickly | - |
| driver | 10 | a golf club (a wood) with a near vertical face that is used for hitting long shots from the tee | - |
| closer | 8 | (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game | - |
| center | 8 | a building dedicated to a particular activity | they were raising money to build a new center for research |
| danger | 8 | a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury | there was a danger he would do the wrong thing |
| mister | 8 | a form of address for a man | - |
| corner | 8 | an interior angle formed by two meeting walls | a piano was in one corner of the room |
| prefer | 11 | select as an alternative over another | - |
| leader | 7 | a featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers | - |
| shower | 12 | someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see | - |
| finger | 10 | the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure | - |
| career | 8 | the general progression of your working or professional life | the general had had a distinguished career |
| cancer | 10 | type genus of the family Cancridae | - |
| player | 11 | someone who takes part in an activity | he was a major player in setting up the corporation |
| easier | 6 | - | - |
| higher | 13 | advanced in complexity or elaboration | higher finance |
| winter | 9 | spend the winter | We wintered on the Riviera |
| member | 12 | the male sex organ (`member' is a euphemism) | - |
| flower | 12 | produce or yield flowers | - |
| suffer | 12 | feel physical pain | - |
| writer | 9 | writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) | - |
| sooner | 6 | comparatives of `soon' or `early' | Come a little sooner, if you can |
| mirror | 8 | a faithful depiction or reflection | the best mirror is an old friend |
| appear | 10 | give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect | This appears to be a very difficult problem |
| affair | 12 | a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship | - |
| victor | 11 | a combatant who is able to defeat rivals | - |
| winner | 9 | a person with a record of successes | only winners need apply |
| proper | 10 | appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs | everything in its proper place |
| clever | 11 | showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others | too clever to be sound |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| another | 10 | any of various alternatives; some other | put it off to another (or some other) day |
| brother | 12 | a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities | - |
| forever | 13 | without interruption | - |
| teacher | 12 | a person whose occupation is teaching | - |
| officer | 15 | any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command | an officer is responsible for the lives of his men |
| whether | 16 | - | - |
| neither | 10 | not either; not one or the other | - |
| partner | 9 | a person's partner in marriage | - |
| earlier | 7 | comparatives of `soon' or `early' | came earlier than I expected |
| however | 16 | despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) | although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it |
| further | 13 | to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense) | further complicated by uncertainty about the future |
| manager | 10 | (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team | - |
| monster | 9 | (medicine) a grossly malformed and usually nonviable fetus | - |
| whoever | 16 | Whatever person; any person who; be or she who; any one who. | he shall be punished, whoever he may be |
| weather | 13 | face and withstand with courage | - |
| soldier | 8 | an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army | the soldiers stood at attention |
| younger | 11 | used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father | - |
| deliver | 11 | free from harm or evil | - |
| regular | 8 | often used as intensifiers | a regular morass of details |
| popular | 11 | representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large | a democratic or popular movement |
| similar | 9 | resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination | - |
| theater | 10 | the art of writing and producing plays | - |
| emperor | 11 | large richly colored butterfly | - |
| quarter | 16 | pull (a person) apart with four horses tied to his extremities, so as to execute him | in the old days, people were drawn and quartered for certain crimes |
| greater | 8 | greater in size or importance or degree | for the greater good of the community |
| thunder | 11 | utter words loudly and forcefully | - |
| nuclear | 9 | (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | nuclear war |
| warrior | 10 | someone engaged in or experienced in warfare | - |
| smaller | 9 | small or little relative to something else | - |
| senator | 7 | a member of a senate | - |
| trigger | 9 | put in motion or move to act | trigger a reaction |
| counter | 9 | a return punch (especially by a boxer) | - |
| traitor | 7 | someone who betrays his country by committing treason | - |
| shelter | 10 | a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings | - |
| lighter | 11 | a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals) | - |
| fighter | 14 | someone who fights (or is fighting) | - |
| recover | 12 | get or find back; recover the use of | - |
| chapter | 14 | a local branch of some fraternity or association | he joined the Atlanta chapter |
| happier | 14 | - | - |
| chamber | 16 | a room used primarily for sleeping | - |
| monitor | 9 | display produced by a device that takes signals and displays them on a television screen or a computer monitor | - |
| leather | 10 | an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning | - |
| heather | 13 | common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere | - |
| chatter | 12 | talk socially without exchanging too much information | - |
| butcher | 14 | someone who makes mistakes because of incompetence | - |
| sweater | 10 | a person who perspires | - |
| painter | 9 | large American feline resembling a lion | - |
| visitor | 10 | someone who visits | - |
| trailer | 7 | someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind | - |
| cleaner | 9 | a preparation used in cleaning something | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| remember | 14 | keep in mind for attention or consideration | - |
| together | 12 | with cooperation and interchange | we worked together on the project |
| whatever | 17 | one or some or every or all without specification | give me whatever peaches you don't want |
| daughter | 13 | a female human offspring | her daughter cared for her in her old age |
| director | 11 | the person who leads a musical group | - |
| computer | 14 | a machine for performing calculations automatically | - |
| consider | 11 | show consideration for; take into account | You must consider her age |
| whenever | 17 | - | - |
| minister | 10 | a person authorized to conduct religious worship | clergymen are usually called ministers in Protestant churches |
| laughter | 12 | the sound of laughing | - |
| wherever | 17 | where in the world | - |
| narrator | 8 | someone who tells a story | - |
| familiar | 13 | (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly | familiar with the complex machinery |
| murderer | 11 | a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being) | - |
| stranger | 9 | anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found | - |
| stronger | 9 | - | - |
| producer | 13 | someone who manufactures something | - |
| shoulder | 12 | a narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road | the car pulled off onto the shoulder |
| neighbor | 14 | live or be located as a neighbor | the neighboring house |
| customer | 12 | someone who pays for goods or services | - |
| disaster | 9 | a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune | his policies were a disaster |
| elevator | 11 | lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building | - |
| transfer | 11 | transfer from one place or period to another | - |
| behavior | 16 | (psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation | - |
| prisoner | 10 | a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war | - |
| reporter | 10 | a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories | - |
| governor | 12 | a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel) | - |
| discover | 14 | discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of | - |
| monsieur | 10 | used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English `Mr' | - |
| register | 9 | an official written record of names or events or transactions | - |
| engineer | 9 | plan and direct (a complex undertaking) | - |
| november | 15 | the month following October and preceding December | - |
| gangster | 10 | a criminal who is a member of gang | - |
| superior | 10 | having a higher rank | superior officer |
| designer | 10 | someone who specializes in graphic design | - |
| bachelor | 15 | lead a bachelor's existence | - |
| corridor | 11 | an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it | - |
| prettier | 10 | - | - |
| disorder | 10 | a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning | the doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder |
| teenager | 9 | a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity | - |
| calendar | 11 | a list or register of events (appointments or social events or court cases etc) | I have you on my calendar for next Monday |
| operator | 10 | a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties | - |
| interior | 8 | of or coming from the middle of a region or country | - |
| semester | 10 | half a year; a period of 6 months | - |
| souvenir | 11 | something of sentimental value | - |
| reindeer | 9 | Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called `reindeer' in Eurasia and `caribou' in North America | - |
| survivor | 14 | one who lives through affliction | the survivors of the fire were taken to a hospital |
| moreover | 13 | in addition | the cellar was dark; moreover, mice nested there |
| stripper | 12 | a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music | - |
| recorder | 11 | someone responsible for keeping records | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| professor | 14 | someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university | - |
| character | 16 | a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability | requests for character references are all too often answered evasively |
| commander | 16 | an officer in the airforce | - |
| disappear | 14 | cease to exist | - |
| inspector | 13 | an investigator who observes carefully | - |
| newspaper | 16 | the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher | when it began to rain he covered his head with a newspaper |
| surrender | 10 | the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions) | - |
| underwear | 13 | undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments | - |
| alexander | 17 | king of Macedon; conqueror of Greece and Egypt and Persia; founder of Alexandria (356-323 BC) | - |
| neighbour | 15 | live or be located as a neighbor | - |
| encounter | 11 | contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle | - |
| announcer | 11 | reads news, commercials on radio or television | - |
| volunteer | 12 | a person who performs voluntary work | - |
| passenger | 12 | a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it | - |
| behaviour | 17 | (psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation | - |
| messenger | 12 | a person who carries a message | - |
| godfather | 17 | any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism | - |
| slaughter | 13 | the savage and excessive killing of many people | - |
| foreigner | 13 | someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group | - |
| counselor | 11 | a lawyer who pleads cases in court | - |
| perimeter | 13 | the size of something as given by the distance around it | - |
| collector | 13 | a person who collects things | - |
| bartender | 12 | an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar | - |
| generator | 10 | someone who originates or causes or initiates something | he was the generator of several complaints |
| superstar | 11 | someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field | - |
| carpenter | 13 | a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects | - |
| hamburger | 17 | beef that has been ground | - |
| conductor | 14 | the person who leads a musical group | - |
| container | 11 | any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another) | - |
| publisher | 16 | a firm in the publishing business | - |
| kidnapper | 18 | someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom) | - |
| successor | 13 | a person who follows next in order | he was President Lincoln's successor |
| whichever | 23 | - | - |
| caretaker | 15 | a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person) | - |
| filmmaker | 20 | a producer of motion pictures | - |
| protector | 13 | a person who cares for persons or property | - |
| chauffeur | 20 | drive someone in a vehicle | - |
| godmother | 16 | any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism | - |
| destroyer | 13 | a person who destroys or ruins or lays waste to | a destroyer of the environment |
| alligator | 10 | either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts | - |
| stretcher | 14 | a stone that forms the top of wall or building | - |
| wallpaper | 16 | cover with wallpaper | - |
| performer | 16 | an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience | - |
| hereafter | 15 | the time yet to come | - |
| reservoir | 12 | lake used to store water for community use | - |
| molecular | 13 | relating to simple or elementary organization | proceed by more and more detailed analysis to the molecular facts of perception |
| monsignor | 12 | (Roman Catholic Church) an ecclesiastical title of honor bestowed on some priests | - |
| gunpowder | 16 | a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks | - |
| irregular | 10 | independent in behavior or thought | she led a somewhat irregular private life |
| projector | 20 | an optical device for projecting a beam of light | - |
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View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| particular | 14 | exacting especially about details | very particular about how her food was prepared |
| helicopter | 17 | an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades | - |
| prosecutor | 14 | a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state | - |
| ambassador | 15 | a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another | - |
| undercover | 16 | conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods | an undercover investigation |
| whatsoever | 19 | one or some or every or all without specification | no milk whatsoever is left |
| underwater | 14 | beneath the surface of the water | - |
| supervisor | 15 | a program that controls the execution of other programs | - |
| wheelchair | 21 | a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant | - |
| altogether | 14 | informal terms for nakedness | in the altogether |
| instructor | 12 | a person whose occupation is teaching | - |
| manchester | 17 | a city in northwestern England (30 miles to the east of Liverpool); heart of the most densely populated area of England | - |
| reconsider | 13 | consider again (a bill) that had been voted upon before, with a view to altering it | - |
| headmaster | 16 | presiding officer of a school | - |
| babysitter | 17 | a person engaged to care for children when the parents are not home | - |
| cocksucker | 24 | insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous | - |
| contractor | 14 | the bridge player in contract bridge who wins the bidding and can declare which suit is to be trumps | - |
| chancellor | 17 | the British cabinet minister responsible for finance | - |
| translator | 10 | a person who translates written messages from one language to another | - |
| stepfather | 18 | the husband of your mother by a subsequent marriage | - |
| stepmother | 17 | the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage | - |
| typewriter | 18 | hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time | - |
| researcher | 15 | a scientist who devotes himself to doing research | - |
| fertilizer | 22 | any substance such as manure or a mixture of nitrates used to make soil more fertile | - |
| counsellor | 12 | a lawyer who pleads cases in court | - |
| competitor | 16 | the contestant you hope to defeat | - |
| undertaker | 15 | one whose business is the management of funerals | - |
| challenger | 16 | the contestant you hope to defeat | - |
| chandelier | 16 | branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling | - |
| millimeter | 14 | a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter | - |
| unfamiliar | 15 | not known or well known | a name unfamiliar to most |
| goalkeeper | 17 | the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring | - |
| dishwasher | 20 | a machine for washing dishes | - |
| astrologer | 11 | someone who predicts the future by the positions of the planets and sun and Moon | - |
| controller | 12 | someone who maintains and audits business accounts | - |
| negotiator | 11 | someone who negotiates (confers with others in order to reach a settlement) | - |
| benefactor | 17 | a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help) | - |
| songwriter | 14 | a composer of words or music for popular songs | - |
| horsepower | 18 | a unit of power equal to 746 watts | - |
| councillor | 14 | a member of a council | - |
| calculator | 14 | a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations; can be mechanical or electronic | - |
| fundraiser | 14 | a social function that is held for the purpose of raising money | - |
| programmer | 17 | a person who designs and writes and tests computer programs | - |
| administer | 13 | work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of | administer a program |
| terminator | 12 | someone who exterminates (especially someone whose occupation is the extermination of troublesome rodents and insects) | - |
| thereafter | 16 | from that time on | thereafter he never called again |
| adventurer | 14 | someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose) | - |
| footballer | 15 | an athlete who plays American football | - |
| superpower | 17 | a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world | - |
| winchester | 18 | a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire | - |
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Welcome to the whimsical world of words ending with R! These special words have a certain zing that makes them stand out in the English language. Whether they roll off your tongue with ease or add a touch of flair to your sentences, words ending with R are undeniably intriguing. From everyday terms to high-scoring Scrabble gems, and even the rarest of the rare, let’s dive into the treasure trove of these fascinating words.
About words ending with R
Words ending with R are quite prevalent in the English language, lending themselves to a wide array of uses and meanings. The presence of an R at the end of a word often impacts its pronunciation, giving it a sharp, definitive finish. For instance, consider the difference between "car" and "cat"; the former ends with a resolute R that emphasizes the finality of the word, whereas the latter has a softer, more open ending. This characteristic makes such words particularly useful in speech, providing a clear and strong conclusion to thoughts and sentences.
Moreover, the R-ending can transform the meaning and function of words. Think about the verb "run" versus the noun "runner". Adding an R not only changes the part of speech but also introduces a new layer of meaning. It’s this versatility and impact on language that makes words ending in R so captivating. They are not just filler; they are essential building blocks that shape our communication with precision and flair.
Popular word examples
When it comes to words ending with R, some are household favorites. Here are ten popular examples that showcase their charm and utility.
Teacher
- Definition: An individual who imparts knowledge or skills to students.
- Example in a Sentence: The teacher explained the math problem with great patience.
- Fun Fact: The word "teacher" comes from the Old English word "tæcan," which means "to show or point out."
Doctor
- Definition: A person licensed to practice medicine.
- Example in a Sentence: The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the infection.
- Fun Fact: The term "doctor" originates from the Latin word "docere," meaning "to teach."
Actor
- Definition: Someone who performs in plays, movies, or television shows.
- Example in a Sentence: The actor received an award for his outstanding performance.
- Fun Fact: In ancient Greece, actors were called “hypocrites” because they played roles that were not their own true selves.
Computer
- Definition: An electronic device for storing and processing data.
- Example in a Sentence: She used her computer to complete the project.
- Fun Fact: The term "computer" originally referred to people who performed calculations before electronic devices existed.
Painter
- Definition: An artist who creates pictures using paint.
- Example in a Sentence: The painter captured the sunset beautifully on canvas.
- Fun Fact: Famous painter Leonardo da Vinci was also an inventor, scientist, and mathematician.
Explorer
- Definition: A person who travels to unfamiliar areas to discover new information.
- Example in a Sentence: The explorer mapped uncharted territories.
- Fun Fact: The word comes from the Latin "explorare," meaning "to investigate or search out".
Writer
- Definition: Someone who produces written work.
- Example in a Sentence: The writer authored several bestselling novels.
- Fun Fact: Famous writer William Shakespeare invented over 1,700 words, many of which we still use today.
Driver
- Definition: A person who operates a vehicle.
- Example in a Sentence: The driver navigated through heavy traffic skillfully.
- Fun Fact: The word "driver" comes from the Old English "drifan," meaning "to force or push forward."
Banker
- Definition: An individual who works in or manages a bank.
- Example in a Sentence: The banker approved the loan application.
- Fun Fact: The term "banker" has its roots in the Italian word "banca," meaning "bench" or "table," referring to the counters used by early moneylenders.
Leader
- Definition: A person who guides or directs a group.
- Example in a Sentence: The leader inspired the team to achieve their goals.
- Fun Fact: The concept of a "leader" has been around since ancient times, with leaders often being the heads of tribes or communities.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For the Scrabble enthusiasts, here are some high-scoring words ending with R that can give you a competitive edge.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Quizzier | 35 | More puzzled or questioning. |
| Juicier | 19 | Containing more juice. |
| Chequer | 21 | Another spelling of "checker," meaning to mark with squares. |
| Bizarre | 27 | Very strange or unusual. |
| Analyzer | 20 | Someone or something that examines in detail. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle fans, these five-letter words ending with R could be your next winning guess!
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Enter | To come or go into a place. |
| Layer | A single thickness or level. |
| Offer | To present or propose for acceptance. |
| Liner | A ship or aircraft operated by a transportation company. |
| Usher | Someone who shows people to their seats. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Let’s explore some less common words ending with R that add a unique flavor to the English language.
Catawumpus
- Definition: Positioned diagonally; askew.
- Interesting Fact: This word is of American origin and is a playful alteration of "cater-corner."
- Example in a Sentence: The picture hung catawumpus on the wall, adding a quirky charm to the room.
Lagomorph
- Definition: A member of a group of mammals including hares, rabbits, and pikas.
- Interesting Fact: The word comes from the Greek "lagos" (hare) and "morphē" (form or shape).
- Example in a Sentence: The lagomorph darted across the meadow, its ears twitching alertly.
Knickerbocker
- Definition: A descendant of the original Dutch settlers of New York.
- Interesting Fact: The term originates from "Knickerbocker's History of New York," a satirical book by Washington Irving.
- Example in a Sentence: Many New Yorkers proudly identify as Knickerbockers, tracing their lineage back to the early Dutch settlers.
Zwitterion
- Definition: A molecule with both positive and negative charges.
- Interesting Fact: This scientific term is derived from the German word "Zwitter," meaning "hybrid" or "hermaphrodite."
- Example in a Sentence: The study of zwitterions is crucial in understanding biochemical processes.
Sporiferous
- Definition: Producing or bearing spores.
- Interesting Fact: This word is primarily used in botanical contexts, describing plants like ferns and fungi.
- Example in a Sentence: The sporiferous nature of the mushroom made it a fascinating subject for study.
Final words
Words ending with R bring a unique vibrancy to our language, enriching our conversations and our games. Whether common or rare, each word carries its own special charm, making our linguistic adventures all the more exciting. So, the next time you come across a word ending in R, take a moment to appreciate the flair it adds to our everyday speech!
