5 letter words ending with r
Dive into the world of five-letter wonders that end with 'R'! Perfect for word game enthusiasts and curious minds alike, this list is packed with words that can boost your vocabulary and scoring potential. Get ready to explore, discover new favorites, and up your wordplay game with flair!
| 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 | - | - |
| after | 8 | happening at a time subsequent to a reference time | it didn't happen until afterward |
| other | 8 | belonging to the distant past | in other times |
| 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 | - |
| clear | 7 | become clear | The sky cleared after the storm |
| power | 10 | energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor | The power went oout around midnight |
| 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 | - |
| chair | 10 | act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university | She chaired the department for many years |
| roger | 6 | - | - |
| 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 | - |
| liver | 8 | having a reddish-brown color | - |
| minor | 7 | not of legal age | minor children |
| upper | 9 | a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression | - |
| inner | 5 | confined to an exclusive group | privy to inner knowledge |
| tyler | 8 | elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862) | - |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| solar | 5 | relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun | solar eclipse |
| error | 5 | a misconception resulting from incorrect information | - |
| rumor | 7 | tell or spread rumors | It was rumored that the next president would be a woman |
| baker | 11 | someone who bakes bread or cake | - |
| sober | 7 | become sober after excessive alcohol consumption | Keep him in bed until he sobers up |
| amber | 9 | of a medium to dark brownish yellow color | - |
| poker | 11 | fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire | - |
| meter | 7 | rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration | - |
| razor | 14 | edge tool used in shaving | - |
| nicer | 7 | - | - |
| radar | 6 | measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects | - |
| outer | 5 | being on or toward the outside of the body | the outer ear |
| armor | 7 | tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant | - |
| prior | 7 | earlier in time | - |
| occur | 9 | come to pass | Nothing occurred that seemed important |
| queer | 14 | beyond or deviating from the usual or expected | something definitely queer about this town |
| refer | 8 | be relevant to | There were lots of questions referring to her talk |
| eager | 6 | a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary) | - |
| choir | 10 | a family of similar musical instrument playing together | - |
| maker | 11 | a business engaged in manufacturing some product | - |
| laser | 5 | an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light | - |
| boxer | 14 | someone who fights with his fists for sport | - |
| tumor | 7 | an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose | - |
| diner | 6 | a passenger car where food is served in transit | - |
| layer | 8 | an abstract place usually conceived as having depth | a simile has at least two layers of meaning |
| altar | 5 | the table in Christian churches where communion is given | - |
| spear | 7 | an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish | - |
| donor | 6 | person who makes a gift of property | - |
| cigar | 8 | a roll of tobacco for smoking | - |
| homer | 10 | pigeon trained to return home | - |
| joker | 16 | a person who does something thoughtless or annoying | some joker is blocking the driveway |
| polar | 7 | being of crucial importance | the polar events of this study |
| buyer | 10 | a person who buys | - |
| sheer | 8 | not mixed with extraneous elements | sheer wine |
| rider | 6 | a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it | - |
| timer | 7 | (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed | - |
| sewer | 8 | a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water | - |
| utter | 5 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | utter nonsense |
| flour | 8 | convert grain into flour | - |
| ruler | 5 | measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths | - |
| tutor | 5 | a person who gives private instruction (as in singing, acting, etc.) | - |
| alter | 5 | insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby | - |
| rover | 8 | an adult member of the Boy Scouts movement | - |
| steer | 5 | castrated bull | - |
| fewer | 11 | (comparative of `few' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of | fewer birds came this year |
| lunar | 5 | of or relating to or associated with the moon | lunar surface |
| eater | 5 | someone who consumes food for nourishment | - |
| fiber | 10 | any of several elongated, threadlike cells (especially a muscle fiber or a nerve fiber) | - |
| piper | 9 | someone who plays the bagpipe | - |
| pilar | 7 | of or relating to a hair | - |
| wager | 9 | the money risked on a gamble | - |
| senor | 5 | a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English `Mr' or `sir' | - |
| dryer | 9 | an appliance that removes moisture | - |
| wider | 9 | - | - |
| lever | 8 | a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock | - |
| sonar | 5 | a measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return | sonar is an acronym for sound navigation ranging |
| boner | 7 | an embarrassing mistake | - |
| wiser | 8 | - | - |
| mater | 7 | an informal use of the Latin word for mother; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously | - |
| flyer | 11 | someone who travels by air | - |
| racer | 7 | someone who drives racing cars at high speeds | - |
| manor | 7 | the mansion of a lord or wealthy person | - |
| vicar | 10 | a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman | - |
| inter | 5 | place in a grave or tomb | - |
| ulcer | 7 | a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue | - |
| viper | 10 | venomous Old World snakes characterized by hollow venom-conducting fangs in the upper jaw | - |
| pager | 8 | an electronic device that generates a series of beeps when the person carrying it is being paged | - |
| gator | 6 | either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts | - |
| amour | 7 | a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship | - |
| smear | 7 | an act that brings discredit to the person who does it | - |
| mixer | 14 | a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity | - |
| cider | 8 | a beverage made from juice pressed from apples | - |
| starr | 5 | rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940) | - |
| diver | 9 | someone who works underwater | - |
| biker | 11 | a person who rides a bicycle | - |
| fleur | 8 | - | - |
| loner | 5 | a person who avoids the company or assistance of others | - |
| miner | 7 | laborer who works in a mine | - |
| ether | 8 | a colorless volatile highly flammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic | - |
| cuter | 7 | - | - |
| finer | 8 | (comparative of `fine') greater in quality or excellence | a finer wine |
| juror | 12 | someone who serves (or waits to be called to serve) on a jury | - |
| goner | 6 | a person in desperate straits; someone doomed | I'm a goner if this plan doesn't work |
| sever | 8 | cut off from a whole | His head was severed from his body |
| saber | 7 | cut or injure with a saber | - |
| flair | 8 | distinctive and stylish elegance | - |
| giver | 9 | person who makes a gift of property | - |
| liner | 5 | a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment | - |
| leper | 7 | a person afflicted with leprosy | - |
| hover | 11 | move to and fro | - |
| liter | 5 | a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints) | - |
| niner | 5 | the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one | - |
| usher | 8 | someone employed to conduct others | - |
| taker | 9 | one who accepts an offer | - |
| stair | 5 | support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway | - |
| otter | 5 | freshwater carnivorous mammal having webbed and clawed feet and dark brown fur | - |
| savor | 8 | derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in | - |
| cedar | 8 | durable aromatic wood of any of numerous cedar trees; especially wood of the red cedar often used for cedar chests | - |
| flier | 8 | someone who travels by air | - |
| lazar | 14 | a person afflicted with leprosy | - |
| vapor | 10 | a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance | - |
| fiver | 11 | a United States bill worth 5 dollars | - |
| miser | 7 | a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably) | - |
| hater | 8 | a person who hates | - |
| saver | 8 | someone who saves something from danger or violence | - |
| odour | 6 | any property detected by the olfactory system | - |
| bower | 10 | a framework that supports climbing plants | - |
| femur | 10 | the longest and thickest bone of the human skeleton; extends from the pelvis to the knee | - |
| lager | 6 | a general term for beer made with bottom fermenting yeast (usually by decoction mashing); originally it was brewed in March or April and matured until September | - |
| mower | 10 | garden tool for mowing grass on lawns | - |
| tenor | 5 | the general meaning or substance of an utterance | although I disagreed with him I could follow the tenor of his argument |
| rigor | 6 | the quality of being valid and rigorous | - |
| foyer | 11 | a large entrance or reception room or area | - |
| comer | 9 | someone who arrives (or has arrived) | - |
| weber | 10 | German conductor and composer of romantic operas (1786-1826) | - |
| mover | 10 | a company that moves the possessions of a family or business from one site to another | - |
| friar | 8 | a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms | - |
| cater | 7 | give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance | - |
| skier | 9 | someone who skis | - |
| wiper | 10 | contact consisting of a conducting arm that rotates over a series of fixed contacts and comes to rest on an outlet | - |
| dover | 9 | the capital of the state of Delaware | - |
| seder | 6 | (Judaism) the ceremonial dinner on the first night (or both nights) of Passover | - |
| nazir | 14 | - | - |
| duper | 8 | - | - |
| dewar | 9 | vacuum flask that holds liquid air or helium for scientific experiments | - |
| attar | 5 | essential oil or perfume obtained from flowers | - |
| valor | 8 | the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle) | he received a medal for valor |
| briar | 7 | Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips | - |
| cager | 8 | an athlete who plays basketball | - |
| wafer | 11 | a small adhesive disk of paste; used to seal letters | - |
| incur | 7 | receive a specified treatment (abstract) | - |
| dinar | 6 | the basic unit of money in Kuwait; equal 1,000 fils | - |
| freer | 8 | - | - |
| decor | 8 | decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior | - |
| sitar | 5 | a stringed instrument of India; has a long neck and movable frets; has 6 or 7 metal strings for playing and usually 13 resonating strings | - |
| voter | 8 | a citizen who has a legal right to vote | - |
| caper | 9 | a crime (especially a robbery) | - |
| biter | 7 | someone who bites | - |
| scour | 7 | rub hard or scrub | scour the counter tops |
| tater | 5 | an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland | - |
| tuner | 5 | an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals | - |
| fryer | 11 | flesh of a medium-sized young chicken suitable for frying | - |
| faker | 12 | a person who makes deceitful pretenses | - |
| defer | 9 | yield to another's wish or opinion | - |
| shear | 8 | shear the wool from | shear sheep |
| infer | 8 | reason by deduction; establish by deduction | - |
| abhor | 10 | find repugnant | She abhors cats |
| poser | 7 | a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor | - |
| sneer | 5 | a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls | - |
| drier | 6 | an appliance that removes moisture | - |
| fixer | 15 | a chemical compound that sets or fixes something (as a dye or a photographic image) | - |
| deter | 6 | try to prevent; show opposition to | - |
| arbor | 7 | a framework that supports climbing plants | the arbor provided a shady resting place in the park |
| truer | 5 | - | - |
| visor | 8 | a piece of armor plate (with eye slits) fixed or hinged to a medieval helmet to protect the face | - |
| gamer | 8 | - | - |
| vigor | 9 | active strength of body or mind | - |
| molar | 7 | grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars | - |
| nadir | 6 | an extreme state of adversity; the lowest point of anything | - |
| tamer | 7 | an animal trainer who tames wild animals | - |
| niger | 6 | a landlocked republic in West Africa; gained independence from France in 1960; most of the country is dominated by the Sahara Desert | - |
| lifer | 8 | a prisoner serving a term of life imprisonment | - |
| luger | 6 | someone who races the luge | - |
| waver | 11 | move back and forth very rapidly | - |
| miter | 7 | a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions | - |
| brier | 7 | Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips | - |
| ester | 5 | organic compound formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water | - |
| petar | 7 | - | - |
| crier | 7 | a person who weeps | - |
| riser | 5 | a vertical pipe in a building | - |
| speer | 7 | German Nazi architect who worked for Hitler (1905-1981) | - |
| toner | 5 | a black or colored powder used in a printer to develop a xerographic image | - |
| lemur | 7 | large-eyed arboreal prosimian having foxy faces and long furry tails | - |
| cower | 10 | show submission or fear | - |
| purer | 7 | - | - |
| sixer | 12 | the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one | - |
| laker | 9 | - | - |
| fakir | 12 | a Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy man | - |
| paler | 7 | - | - |
| maser | 7 | an acronym for microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an amplifier that works on the same principle as a laser and emits coherent microwave radiation | - |
| adder | 7 | small terrestrial viper common in northern Eurasia | - |
| rotor | 5 | the rotating armature of a motor or generator | - |
| tatar | 5 | a member of the Mongolian people of central Asia who invaded Russia in the 13th century | - |
| ottar | 5 | essential oil or perfume obtained from flowers | - |
| dozer | 15 | large powerful tractor; a large blade in front flattens areas of ground | - |
| gofer | 9 | an employee whose duties include running errands | - |
| tapir | 7 | large inoffensive chiefly nocturnal ungulate of tropical America and southeast Asia having a heavy body and fleshy snout | - |
| alvar | 8 | - | - |
| ender | 6 | - | - |
| ember | 9 | a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering | - |
| ameer | 7 | an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia) | - |
| rower | 8 | someone who rows a boat | - |
| roper | 7 | a craftsman who makes ropes | - |
| payer | 10 | a person who pays money for something | - |
| idler | 6 | person who does no work | - |
| hiker | 12 | a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk (for pleasure) | - |
| bluer | 7 | - | - |
| taper | 7 | a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame | - |
| udder | 7 | mammary gland of bovids (cows and sheep and goats) | - |
| trier | 5 | one who tries | - |
| jager | 13 | - | - |
| carer | 7 | - | - |
| bazar | 16 | a shop where a variety of goods are sold | - |
| rarer | 5 | - | - |
| satyr | 8 | one of a class of woodland deities; attendant on Bacchus; identified with Roman fauns | - |
| recur | 7 | have recourse to | - |
| aster | 5 | any of various chiefly fall-blooming herbs of the genus Aster with showy daisylike flowers | - |
| baser | 7 | - | - |
| sower | 8 | someone who sows | - |
| lamer | 7 | - | - |
| macer | 9 | an official who carries a mace of office | - |
| ruder | 6 | - | - |
| pater | 7 | an informal use of the Latin word for father; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously | - |
| bayer | 10 | the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets | - |
| tuber | 7 | type genus of the Tuberaceae: fungi whose fruiting bodies are typically truffles | - |
| eider | 6 | duck of the northern hemisphere much valued for the fine soft down of the females | - |
| saner | 5 | - | - |
| surer | 5 | - | - |
| noser | 5 | - | - |
| waxer | 15 | - | - |
| furor | 8 | a sudden outburst (as of protest) | - |
| liber | 7 | - | - |
| dolor | 6 | (poetry) painful grief | - |
| dower | 9 | money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage | - |
| ardor | 6 | feelings of great warmth and intensity | he spoke with great ardor |
| aimer | 7 | - | - |
| rater | 5 | - | - |
| glair | 6 | - | - |
| baler | 7 | - | - |
| asker | 9 | someone who asks a question | - |
| aesir | 5 | (Norse mythology) the chief of gods living at Asgard | - |
| alder | 6 | north temperate shrubs or trees having toothed leaves and conelike fruit; bark is used in tanning and dyeing and the wood is rot-resistant | - |
| umber | 9 | a medium brown to dark-brown color | - |
| laver | 8 | edible red seaweeds | - |
| doper | 8 | - | - |
| astir | 5 | on the move | the whole town was astir over the incident |
| bever | 10 | - | - |
| raver | 8 | someone who rants and raves; speaks in a violent or loud manner | - |
| sayer | 8 | - | - |
| taber | 7 | - | - |
| tiler | 5 | a worker who lays tile | - |
| haver | 11 | - | - |
| hoper | 10 | a person who hopes | only an avid hoper could expect the team to win now |
| borer | 7 | a drill for penetrating rock | - |
| shier | 8 | - | - |
| ulnar | 5 | relating to or near the ulna | - |
| oiler | 5 | a well that yields or has yielded oil | - |
| gazer | 15 | - | - |
| hiver | 11 | - | - |
| liker | 9 | - | - |
| mylar | 10 | a thin polyester film | - |
| dater | 6 | - | - |
| caver | 10 | - | - |
| auger | 6 | hand tool for boring holes | - |
| piker | 11 | - | - |
| raper | 7 | someone who forces another to have sexual intercourse | - |
| shyer | 11 | - | - |
| spoor | 7 | the trail left by a person or an animal; what the hunter follows in pursuing game | the hounds followed the fox's spoor |
| tabor | 7 | a small drum with one head of soft calfskin | - |
| paver | 10 | - | - |
| filer | 8 | a clerk who is employed to maintain the files of an organization | - |
| gaper | 8 | - | - |
| huger | 9 | - | - |
| kafir | 12 | an offensive and insulting term for any Black African | - |
| liger | 6 | offspring of a male lion and a female tiger | - |
| leger | 6 | French painter who was an early cubist (1881-1955) | - |
| mazer | 16 | a large hardwood drinking bowl | - |
| boyar | 10 | - | - |
| armer | 7 | - | - |
| augur | 6 | indicate, as with a sign or an omen | - |
| aider | 6 | - | - |
| plier | 7 | someone who plies a trade | - |
| ocher | 10 | a moderate yellow-orange to orange color | - |
| elver | 8 | young eel | - |
| hider | 9 | - | - |
| miler | 7 | a runner in a one-mile race | - |
| namer | 7 | a person who gives a name or names | the owner is usually the namer of a boat |
| dimer | 8 | a compound whose molecules are composed of two identical monomers | - |
| abler | 7 | - | - |
| pacer | 9 | a horse used to set the pace in racing | - |
| achar | 10 | - | - |
| escar | 7 | - | - |
| eskar | 9 | - | - |
| esker | 9 | (geology) a long winding ridge of post glacial gravel and other sediment; deposited by meltwater from glaciers or ice sheets | - |
| ephor | 10 | - | - |
| fader | 9 | - | - |
| facer | 10 | (a dated Briticism) a serious difficulty with which one is suddenly faced | - |
| eyrir | 8 | 100 aurar equal 1 krona in Iceland | - |
| eggar | 7 | moth having nonfunctional mouthparts as adults; larvae feed on tree foliage and spin egg-shaped cocoons | - |
| egger | 7 | moth having nonfunctional mouthparts as adults; larvae feed on tree foliage and spin egg-shaped cocoons | - |
| easer | 5 | - | - |
| edger | 7 | a person who puts finishing edges on a garment | - |
| emmer | 9 | hard red wheat grown especially in Russia and Germany; in United States as stock feed | - |
| emeer | 7 | an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia) | - |
| embar | 9 | - | - |
| filar | 8 | related to or having filaments (especially across a field of view as in the eyepiece of a telescope) | a filar eyepiece |
| firer | 8 | - | - |
| fluor | 8 | a soft mineral (calcium fluoride) that is fluorescent in ultraviolet light; chief source of fluorine | - |
| flurr | 8 | - | - |
| fleer | 8 | someone who flees from an uncongenial situation | - |
| fayer | 11 | - | - |
| faver | 11 | - | - |
| farer | 8 | - | - |
| faqir | 17 | a Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy man | - |
| feuar | 8 | - | - |
| feyer | 11 | - | - |
| fifer | 11 | - | - |
| ferer | 8 | - | - |
| fetor | 8 | a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant | - |
| gager | 7 | - | - |
| gayer | 9 | - | - |
| gazar | 15 | - | - |
| gebur | 8 | - | - |
| gater | 6 | - | - |
| fouer | 8 | - | - |
| fubar | 10 | - | - |
| fumer | 10 | - | - |
| frier | 8 | flesh of a medium-sized young chicken suitable for frying | - |
| gomer | 8 | - | - |
| gluer | 6 | - | - |
| gnarr | 6 | - | - |
| goier | 6 | - | - |
| giber | 8 | - | - |
| geyer | 9 | - | - |
| glaur | 6 | - | - |
| haler | 8 | 100 halers equal 1 koruna Slovakia | - |
| heder | 9 | - | - |
| hayer | 11 | - | - |
| hazer | 17 | - | - |
| gular | 6 | - | - |
| hoser | 8 | - | - |
| ichor | 10 | a fluid product of inflammation | - |
| icier | 7 | - | - |
| icker | 11 | - | - |
| iftar | 8 | - | - |
| hyper | 13 | - | - |
| hilar | 8 | of or relating to or located near a hilum | - |
| hirer | 8 | a person responsible for hiring workers | - |
| hepar | 10 | - | - |
| hexer | 15 | - | - |
| hewer | 11 | a person who hews | - |
| honer | 8 | - | - |
| jiver | 15 | - | - |
| jiber | 14 | - | - |
| kabar | 11 | - | - |
| jowar | 15 | - | - |
| jumar | 14 | - | - |
| inker | 9 | - | - |
| invar | 8 | an alloy of iron and nickel having a low coefficient of thermal expansion; used in tuning forks and measuring tapes and other instruments | - |
| iller | 5 | - | - |
| imbar | 9 | - | - |
| japer | 14 | - | - |
| ither | 8 | - | - |
| jagir | 13 | - | - |
| knurr | 9 | - | - |
| koker | 13 | - | - |
| kiter | 9 | - | - |
| knaur | 9 | - | - |
| lacer | 7 | a workman who laces shoes or footballs or books (during binding) | - |
| kebar | 11 | - | - |
| kefir | 12 | - | - |
| kesar | 9 | - | - |
| lidar | 6 | a measuring system that detects and locates objects on the same principle as radar but uses light from a laser; a potential technology for detecting air turbulence that can affect aircraft | - |
| lobar | 7 | of or relating to or affecting a lobe | lobar pneumonia |
| livor | 8 | - | - |
| lahar | 8 | an avalanche of volcanic water and mud down the slopes of a volcano | - |
| lader | 6 | - | - |
| leear | 5 | - | - |
| lawer | 8 | - | - |
| laxer | 12 | - | - |
| luter | 5 | - | - |
| luser | 5 | - | - |
| maror | 7 | - | - |
| malar | 7 | the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek | - |
| makar | 11 | - | - |
| loper | 7 | - | - |
| lurer | 5 | - | - |
| mimer | 9 | an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression | - |
| minar | 7 | - | - |
| milor | 7 | - | - |
| mohur | 10 | - | - |
| moner | 7 | - | - |
| moder | 8 | - | - |
| mhorr | 10 | - | - |
| merer | 7 | - | - |
| nagor | 6 | - | - |
| naker | 9 | - | - |
| muter | 7 | - | - |
| neper | 7 | - | - |
| navar | 8 | - | - |
| moper | 9 | - | - |
| musar | 7 | - | - |
| muser | 7 | a reflective thinker characterized by quiet contemplation | - |
| mucor | 9 | any mold of the genus Mucor | - |
| mudir | 8 | - | - |
| demur | 8 | take exception to | he demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday |
| denar | 6 | - | - |
| direr | 6 | - | - |
| dicer | 8 | a mechanical device used for dicing food | - |
| diker | 10 | - | - |
| damar | 8 | any of various hard resins from trees of the family Dipterocarpaceae and of the genus Agathis; especially the amboyna pine | - |
| darer | 6 | - | - |
| cymar | 12 | - | - |
| cyber | 12 | - | - |
| cyder | 11 | a beverage made from juice pressed from apples | - |
| daker | 10 | - | - |
| dazer | 15 | - | - |
| deair | 6 | - | - |
| debar | 8 | prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening | - |
| drear | 6 | causing dejection | - |
| doner | 6 | - | - |
| dowar | 9 | - | - |
| douar | 6 | - | - |
| doser | 6 | - | - |
| doter | 6 | - | - |
| breer | 7 | - | - |
| blear | 7 | make dim or indistinct | - |
| bolar | 7 | - | - |
| caner | 7 | - | - |
| ceder | 8 | - | - |
| caber | 9 | a heavy wooden pole (such as the trunk of a young fir) that is tossed as a test of strength (in the Highlands of northern Scotland) | - |
| citer | 7 | - | - |
| coder | 8 | a person who designs and writes and tests computer programs | - |
| clour | 7 | - | - |
| charr | 10 | any of several small trout-like fish of the genus Salvelinus | - |
| churr | 10 | make a vibrant sound, as of some birds | - |
| cimar | 9 | - | - |
| chirr | 10 | make a vibrant noise, of grasshoppers or cicadas | - |
| cruor | 7 | - | - |
| curer | 7 | - | - |
| cuber | 9 | - | - |
| cooer | 7 | - | - |
| coper | 9 | - | - |
| corer | 7 | a device for removing the core from apples | - |
| coyer | 10 | - | - |
| awner | 8 | - | - |
| aurar | 5 | - | - |
| apter | 7 | - | - |
| arear | 5 | - | - |
| asper | 7 | 20 aspers equal 1 kurus in Turkey | - |
| bider | 8 | - | - |
| bevor | 10 | - | - |
| blaer | 7 | - | - |
| biner | 7 | - | - |
| barer | 7 | - | - |
| belar | 7 | - | - |
| begar | 8 | - | - |
| acker | 11 | - | - |
| abear | 7 | - | - |
| antar | 5 | - | - |
| apgar | 8 | - | - |
| anear | 5 | - | - |
In the realm of language, five-letter words ending with the letter 'R' possess a unique charm. The combination of these letters often produces words that roll off the tongue with ease and captivate our linguistic senses. These words not only play significant roles in daily communication but also add a dash of fun to word games like Scrabble and Wordle. From common terms we use every day to obscure words that might send us diving into dictionaries, the world of five-letter words ending with 'R' is both vast and intriguing. Let's embark on this lexical adventure and uncover some delightful examples that showcase the power of this particular letter combination.
About 5 letter words ending with R
The English language treasures the letter 'R' as it often signifies action, direction, or description when it appears at the end of a word. Its placement can drastically alter pronunciation and meaning, turning simple utterances into dynamic expressions. Consider the word "after"—a mere five letters that guide us through time and sequence with authority. This transformation from an ordinary preposition to a word that commands attention lies in the final 'R', giving it a strong finish that resonates in our minds.
Furthermore, these words demonstrate remarkable versatility. Words like "valor" embody strength and courage, while "humor" sprinkles joy and laughter into our lives. The final 'R' in these words isn't just a letter; it's a conductor of sounds that shapes how we perceive and utilize language. Its presence often dictates whether a word is pronounced with a soft whisper or a robust roar, underlining the importance of these five-letter wonders in our linguistic repertoire.
Popular word examples
Five-letter words ending with 'R' fill our conversations with vibrancy and utility. Here are some popular examples that illustrate their diverse applications:
Cheer
- Definition: A shout of encouragement, approval, or congratulation.
- Example in a Sentence: The crowd erupted in cheer as the team scored the winning goal.
- Fun Fact: The word "cheer" originally comes from the Greek word "kharis," which means grace or favor.
Motor
- Definition: A machine, especially one powered by electricity or internal combustion, that supplies motive power for a vehicle or for another device with moving parts.
- Example in a Sentence: The car's motor hummed softly as it idled at the traffic light.
- Fun Fact: The word "motor" is derived from the Latin word "movere," meaning to move.
Cider
- Definition: An alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of apples.
- Example in a Sentence: She enjoyed a cold glass of cider on the sunny afternoon.
- Fun Fact: In the UK, "cider" refers specifically to an alcoholic beverage, while in the US, it can also mean unfiltered apple juice.
Razor
- Definition: An instrument with a sharp blade used for shaving hair from the face or body.
- Example in a Sentence: He carefully used the razor to trim his beard.
- Fun Fact: The word "razor" has been in use since the Middle Ages, originating from the Old French word "rasor."
Sugar
- Definition: A sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, used as a sweetener in food and drink.
- Example in a Sentence: She added a teaspoon of sugar to her coffee.
- Fun Fact: The word "sugar" comes from the Sanskrit word "śarkarā," reflecting its historical origins in India.
Humor
- Definition: The quality of being amusing or entertaining.
- Example in a Sentence: His humor always lightens the mood in the office.
- Fun Fact: Historically, "humor" referred to bodily fluids believed to influence temperament and health.
Minor
- Definition: Lesser in importance, seriousness, or significance.
- Example in a Sentence: The issue was considered minor and quickly resolved.
- Fun Fact: In music, a minor key often conveys a more somber or melancholic feeling compared to a major key.
Tutor
- Definition: A private teacher, typically one who teaches a single student or a very small group.
- Example in a Sentence: The tutor helped him prepare for his final exams.
- Fun Fact: The word "tutor" originates from the Latin "tutor," meaning protector or guardian.
Actor
- Definition: A person whose profession is acting on stage, in films, or on television.
- Example in a Sentence: The actor received critical acclaim for her performance.
- Fun Fact: The term "actor" was first used in ancient Greece and Rome to describe performers in theatrical plays.
Liner
- Definition: A large passenger ship.
- Example in a Sentence: The ocean liner set sail on its maiden voyage across the Atlantic.
- Fun Fact: The famous Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, knowing high-scoring words can make all the difference. Here are some notable five-letter words ending with 'R' that could boost your score:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Jiver | 15 | One who jives, often in dance or speech. |
| Zoner | 14 | One who zones, especially in planning. |
| Boxer | 14 | A person who takes part in the sport of boxing. |
| Vicar | 10 | A representative or deputy of a bishop. |
| Foyer | 11 | An entrance hall or other open area in a building. |
| Usher | 8 | A person who shows people to their seats. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
For Wordle lovers, these five-letter words ending with 'R' might just be the key to cracking today's puzzle:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Flyer | A person or thing that flies, especially in a specified way. |
| Infer | Deduce or conclude from evidence and reasoning. |
| Borer | An insect that bores into the stems or trunks of trees. |
| Lever | A rigid bar used to exert pressure or sustain a weight at one point of its length by the application of a force at a second point and turning at a third on a fulcrum. |
| Waver | Shake with a quivering motion or become unsteady. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Sometimes, the most interesting words are those least expected. Here are some rare five-letter words ending with 'R' that you might find fascinating:
Lurer
- Definition: One who lures, particularly in a deceptive manner.
- Interesting Fact: The word "lurer" can be traced back to Old Norse, where it was used to describe someone who entices or deceives.
- Example in a Sentence: The lurer set the trap with great care.
Tabor
- Definition: A small drum, typically played with one hand.
- Interesting Fact: The word "tabor" comes from the Persian "tabīr," referring to a type of drum.
- Example in a Sentence: The musician tapped rhythmically on the tabor during the festival.
Vizir
- Definition: An Islamic official or minister of state.
- Interesting Fact: The title "vizir" was historically used in many Muslim countries and is derived from the Arabic word "wazīr."
- Example in a Sentence: The vizir advised the sultan on matters of state.
Embur
- Definition: To coat or cover with embers or glowing coals.
- Interesting Fact: Although not commonly used today, "embur" paints a vivid picture of warmth and intensity.
- Example in a Sentence: He embur the logs to keep the fire alive through the night.
Oxter
- Definition: An old term for the armpit.
- Interesting Fact: The word "oxter" hails from Old English and is still used in some Scottish dialects.
- Example in a Sentence: He carried the parcel tucked under his oxter.
Final words
As we've journeyed through the captivating world of five-letter words ending with 'R', it's clear that these words aren't just simple vocabulary; they're vibrant threads in the tapestry of language. Whether you're a word game enthusiast or a lover of linguistics, embracing these words can enhance your appreciation for the intricate beauty of English. So, the next time you encounter a five-letter word ending with 'R', savor the subtle power it holds in shaping our communication.
