5 letter Words with R in the middle
Welcome to the world of five-letter wonders where the letter "R" takes center stage! Unravel the charm and mystery of these words as they dance with creativity and meaning. Whether you’re a word game enthusiast or just curious, prepare for a delightful linguistic adventure. Let’s dive in and explore!
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| there | 8 | to or toward that place; away from the speaker | go there around noon! |
| where | 11 | - | - |
| sorry | 8 | bad; unfortunate | a sorry state of affairs |
| first | 8 | the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate) | - |
| great | 6 | in an advanced stage of pregnancy | was great with child |
| years | 8 | a prolonged period of time | I haven't been there for years and years |
| world | 9 | people in general; especially a distinctive group of people with some shared interest | the Western world |
| wrong | 9 | that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law | he feels that you are in the wrong |
| every | 11 | each and all of a series of entities or intervals as specified | every third seat |
| three | 8 | being one more than two | - |
| heard | 9 | detected or perceived by the sense of hearing | a conversation heard through the wall |
| bring | 8 | bestow a quality on | She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings |
| start | 5 | get off the ground | Who started this company? |
| worry | 11 | be on the mind of | I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift |
| heart | 8 | the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body | he stood still, his heart thumping wildly |
| crazy | 19 | affected with madness or insanity | - |
| drink | 10 | propose a toast to | Let's drink to the New Year |
| story | 8 | a record or narrative description of past events | a history of France |
| hurry | 11 | the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner | - |
| party | 10 | an organization to gain political power | in 1992 Perot tried to organize a third party at the national level |
| yours | 8 | - | - |
| break | 11 | (tennis) a score consisting of winning a game when your opponent was serving | he was up two breaks in the second set |
| truth | 8 | the quality of being near to the true value | the lawyer questioned the truth of my account |
| hours | 8 | an indefinite period of time | they talked for hours |
| front | 8 | the side that is forward or prominent | - |
| trust | 5 | complete confidence in a person or plan etc | the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust |
| tried | 6 | tested and proved useful or correct | - |
| dream | 8 | a cherished desire | - |
| write | 8 | communicate (with) in writing | - |
| drive | 9 | hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver | he sliced his drive out of bounds |
| earth | 8 | the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on | - |
| words | 9 | an angry dispute | they had words |
| learn | 5 | commit to memory; learn by heart | - |
| tired | 6 | repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse | - |
| early | 8 | in good time | - |
| throw | 11 | cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation | throw the lever |
| marry | 10 | take in marriage | - |
| works | 12 | the internal mechanism of a device | - |
| train | 5 | teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports | He is training our Olympic team |
| worth | 11 | French couturier (born in England) regarded as the founder of Parisian haute couture; noted for introducing the bustle (1825-1895) | - |
| weird | 9 | suggesting the operation of supernatural influences | the three weird sisters |
| worse | 8 | changed for the worse in health or fitness | I feel worse today |
| broke | 11 | lacking funds | - |
| short | 8 | of insufficient quantity to meet a need | money is short |
| group | 8 | a set that is closed, associative, has an identity element and every element has an inverse | - |
| drunk | 10 | a chronic drinker | - |
| court | 7 | Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947) | - |
| angry | 9 | (of the elements) as if showing violent anger | angry clouds on the horizon |
| force | 10 | (of a law) having legal validity | - |
| smart | 7 | improperly forward or bold | - |
| brain | 7 | that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason | - |
| frank | 12 | a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll | - |
| agree | 6 | go together | - |
| dress | 6 | cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of | dress the plants in the garden |
| horse | 8 | a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa) | - |
| store | 5 | an electronic memory device | - |
| third | 9 | coming next after the second and just before the fourth in position | - |
| carry | 10 | transmit or serve as the medium for transmission | The airwaves carry the sound |
| proud | 8 | having or displaying great dignity or nobility | proud alpine peaks |
| share | 8 | the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result | they all did their share of the work |
| wrote | 8 | - | - |
| dirty | 9 | obtained illegally or by improper means | dirty money |
| crime | 9 | (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act | a long record of crimes |
| green | 6 | an area of closely cropped grass surrounding the hole on a golf course | the ball rolled across the green and into the bunker |
| cross | 7 | meet at a point | - |
| truck | 11 | an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling | - |
| north | 8 | British statesman under George III whose policies led to rebellion in the American colonies (1732-1792) | - |
| treat | 5 | provide with choice or abundant food or drink | Don't worry about the expensive wine--I'm treating |
| press | 7 | a dense crowd of people | - |
| price | 9 | value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something | the price of success is hard work |
| paris | 7 | the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce | - |
| board | 8 | get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.) | - |
| grand | 7 | of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope | in the grand manner |
| prove | 10 | provide evidence for | - |
| worst | 8 | defeat thoroughly | - |
| fired | 9 | having lost your job | - |
| harry | 11 | make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes | - |
| guard | 7 | a device designed to prevent injury or accidents | - |
| fresh | 11 | original and of a kind not seen before | - |
| apart | 7 | placed or kept separate and distinct as for a purpose | had a feeling of being set apart |
| shirt | 8 | a garment worn on the upper half of the body | - |
| large | 6 | in a boastful manner | - |
| extra | 12 | added to a regular schedule | - |
| screw | 10 | someone who guards prisoners | - |
| track | 11 | any road or path affording passage especially a rough one | - |
| crowd | 11 | an informal body of friends | he still hangs out with the same crowd |
| birth | 10 | the process of giving birth | - |
| henry | 11 | English chemist who studied the quantities of gas absorbed by water at different temperatures and under different pressures (1775-1836) | - |
| cream | 9 | toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin | - |
| serve | 8 | mate with | male animals serve the females for breeding purposes |
| whore | 11 | a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money | - |
| grown | 9 | (of animals) fully developed | a grown woman |
| sword | 9 | a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard | - |
| cards | 8 | a game played with playing cards | - |
| truly | 8 | with sincerity; without pretense | we are truly sorry for the inconvenience |
| trick | 11 | an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers | - |
| grace | 8 | a period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor | The payment had originally been due on April 1 but we had a grace period which expired in June. |
| bread | 8 | informal terms for money | - |
| scare | 7 | cause fear in | - |
| threw | 11 | - | - |
| brave | 10 | possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching | Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring |
| spare | 7 | not taken up by scheduled activities | spare time on my hands |
| freak | 12 | someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction | a bodybuilding freak |
| maria | 7 | a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon | - |
| tears | 5 | the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds) | she was in tears |
| brown | 10 | a university in Rhode Island | - |
| proof | 10 | the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something | - |
| jerry | 15 | offensive term for a person of German descent | - |
| aware | 8 | bearing in mind; attentive to | - |
| trial | 5 | trying something to find out about it | a sample for ten days free trial |
| trade | 6 | engage in the trade of | - |
| storm | 7 | behave violently, as if in state of a great anger | - |
| nurse | 5 | a woman who is the custodian of children | - |
| parts | 7 | the local environment | he hasn't been seen around these parts in years |
| grade | 7 | assign a rank or rating to | - |
| alarm | 7 | fear resulting from the awareness of danger | - |
| scary | 10 | provoking fear terror | a scary movie |
| crash | 10 | the act of colliding with something | his crash through the window |
| merry | 10 | offering fun and gaiety | a merry evening |
| bride | 8 | Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523) | - |
| grave | 9 | of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought | grave responsibilities |
| bored | 8 | tired of the world | bored with life |
| hired | 9 | hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers | - |
| drove | 9 | a stonemason's chisel with a broad edge for dressing stone | - |
| crack | 13 | a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive | - |
| mercy | 12 | a disposition to be kind and forgiving | - |
| score | 7 | a written form of a musical composition; parts for different instruments appear on separate staves on large pages | he studied the score of the sonata |
| sharp | 10 | (of something seen or heard) clearly defined | a sharp photographic image |
| curse | 7 | profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger | - |
| pride | 8 | a feeling of self-respect and personal worth | - |
| trash | 8 | worthless material that is to be disposed of | - |
| march | 12 | lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | England marches with Scotland |
| fruit | 8 | an amount of a product | - |
| bravo | 10 | a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed | - |
| prize | 16 | goods or money obtained illegally | - |
| laura | 5 | - | - |
| armed | 8 | having arms or arms as specified; used especially in combination | the many-armed goddess Shiva |
| terms | 7 | status with respect to the relations between people or groups | on good terms with her in-laws |
| brand | 8 | a name given to a product or service | - |
| prime | 9 | being at the best stage of development | our manhood's prime vigor |
| grant | 6 | 18th President of the United States; commander of the Union armies in the American Civil War (1822-1885) | - |
| marks | 11 | English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964) | - |
| moron | 7 | a person of subnormal intelligence | - |
| fairy | 11 | offensive term for a homosexual man | - |
| glory | 9 | an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint | - |
| prick | 13 | insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous | - |
| grass | 6 | a police informer who implicates many people | - |
| cruel | 7 | (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering | cruel tortures |
| trace | 7 | to go back over again | we retraced the route we took last summer |
| virus | 8 | a software program capable of reproducing itself and usually capable of causing great harm to files or other programs on the same computer | a true virus cannot spread to another computer without human assistance |
| drank | 10 | - | - |
| cried | 8 | - | - |
| terry | 8 | English actress (1847-1928) | - |
| argue | 6 | present reasons and arguments | - |
| shark | 12 | any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales | - |
| shore | 8 | arrive on shore | - |
| greek | 10 | the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages | - |
| drama | 8 | a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage | - |
| forty | 11 | the cardinal number that is the product of ten and four | - |
| alert | 5 | condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action | bombers were put on alert during the crisis |
| sport | 7 | someone who engages in sports | - |
| gross | 6 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | gross negligence |
| crush | 10 | temporary love of an adolescent | - |
| strip | 7 | lay bare | - |
| nerve | 8 | any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body | - |
| crane | 7 | United States poet (1899-1932) | - |
| forth | 11 | forward in time or order or degree | from that time forth |
| 7 | reproduce by printing | - | |
| trunk | 9 | a long flexible snout as of an elephant | - |
| fried | 9 | cooked by frying in fat | - |
| purse | 7 | gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker | purse ones's lips |
| barry | 10 | - | - |
| burnt | 7 | ruined by overcooking | she served us underdone bacon and burnt biscuits |
| frame | 10 | a system of assumptions and standards that sanction behavior and give it meaning | - |
| moral | 7 | the significance of a story or event | the moral of the story is to love thy neighbor |
| burns | 7 | celebrated Scottish poet (1759-1796) | - |
| charm | 12 | attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates | - |
| award | 9 | give, especially as an honor or reward | - |
| pedro | 8 | - | - |
| crown | 10 | be the culminating event | The speech crowned the meeting |
| diary | 9 | a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations | - |
| brush | 10 | the act of brushing your teeth | the dentist recommended two brushes a day |
| stare | 5 | look at with fixed eyes | The students stared at the teacher with amazement |
| opera | 7 | a building where musical dramas are performed | - |
| skirt | 9 | avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | she skirted the problem |
| entry | 8 | a written record of a commercial transaction | - |
| drown | 9 | cover completely or make imperceptible | I was drowned in work |
| beard | 8 | tuft of strong filaments by which e.g. a mussel makes itself fast to a fixed surface | - |
| trail | 5 | to lag or linger behind | - |
| drops | 8 | - | - |
| carol | 7 | joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ | - |
| pearl | 7 | a shape that is spherical and small | - |
| fraud | 9 | something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage | - |
| brief | 10 | a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case | - |
| horny | 11 | feeling great sexual desire | feeling horny |
| groom | 8 | a man who has recently been married | - |
| drawn | 9 | showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering | her face was drawn and haggard from sleeplessness |
| drill | 6 | make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool | don't drill here, there's a gas pipe |
| burst | 7 | force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up | - |
| grief | 9 | intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death) | - |
| broad | 8 | showing or characterized by broad-mindedness | a broad political stance |
| harsh | 11 | unpleasantly stern | wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus |
| wreck | 14 | an accident that destroys a ship at sea | - |
| cured | 8 | (used of rubber) treated by a chemical or physical process to improve its properties (hardness and strength and odor and elasticity) | - |
| beers | 7 | - | - |
| siren | 5 | a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive | - |
| spray | 10 | a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist | - |
| sperm | 9 | the male reproductive cell; the male gamete | a sperm is mostly a nucleus surrounded by little other cellular material |
| brick | 13 | a good fellow; helpful and trustworthy | - |
| greet | 6 | express greetings upon meeting someone | - |
| adore | 6 | love intensely | he just adored his wife |
| sarge | 6 | - | - |
| creep | 9 | show submission or fear | - |
| tribe | 7 | group of people related by blood or marriage | - |
| dried | 7 | preserved by removing natural moisture | dried beef |
| brake | 11 | large coarse fern often several feet high; essentially weed ferns; cosmopolitan | - |
| swore | 8 | - | - |
| wrist | 8 | a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones | - |
| worms | 10 | - | - |
| fries | 8 | strips of potato fried in deep fat | - |
| crawl | 10 | show submission or fear | - |
| organ | 6 | wind instrument whose sound is produced by means of pipes arranged in sets supplied with air from a bellows and controlled from a large complex musical keyboard | - |
| drain | 6 | flow off gradually | The rain water drains into this big vat |
| brass | 7 | the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something | - |
| cargo | 8 | goods carried by a large vehicle | - |
| craig | 8 | - | - |
| arrow | 8 | a mark to indicate a direction or relation | - |
| perry | 10 | United States commodore who led the fleet that defeated the British on Lake Erie during the War of 1812; brother of Matthew Calbraith Perry (1785-1819) | - |
| porno | 7 | creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire | - |
| grasp | 8 | hold firmly | - |
| breed | 8 | call forth | - |
| bribe | 9 | payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment | - |
| erase | 5 | remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing | Please erase the formula on the blackboard--it is wrong! |
| hairy | 11 | having or covered with hair | Jacob was a hairy man |
| scarf | 10 | a joint made by notching the ends of two pieces of timber or metal so that they will lock together end-to-end | - |
| sworn | 8 | bound by or as if by an oath | according to an early tradition became his sworn brother |
| grain | 6 | the physical composition of something (especially with respect to the size and shape of the small constituents of a substance) | sand of a fine grain |
| draft | 9 | a large and hurried swallow | - |
| torch | 10 | a small portable battery-powered electric lamp | - |
| ferry | 11 | a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule | - |
| clerk | 11 | a salesperson in a store | - |
| straw | 8 | spread by scattering ( | - |
| pairs | 7 | - | - |
| greed | 7 | reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins) | - |
| dwarf | 12 | a person who is markedly small | - |
| spark | 11 | merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance | he had a sparkle in his eye |
| negro | 6 | a person with African ancestry, | - |
| chart | 10 | represent by means of a graph | chart the data |
| creek | 11 | a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river) | the creek dried up every summer |
| curry | 10 | give a neat appearance to | - |
| porch | 12 | a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance | - |
| verse | 8 | a piece of poetry | - |
| urban | 7 | located in or characteristic of a city or city life | urban property owners |
| baron | 7 | a very wealthy or powerful businessman | an oil baron |
| stray | 8 | move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment | - |
| karma | 11 | (Hinduism and Buddhism) the effects of a person's actions that determine his destiny in his next incarnation | - |
| drift | 9 | live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely | My son drifted around for years in California before going to law school |
| corps | 9 | an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support | - |
| urine | 5 | liquid excretory product | there was blood in his urine |
| orbit | 7 | the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another | he plotted the orbit of the moon |
| flirt | 8 | talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions | My husband never flirts with other women |
| grill | 6 | a restaurant where food is cooked on a grill | - |
| wired | 9 | tense with excitement and enthusiasm as from a rush of adrenaline | - |
| crook | 11 | a circular segment of a curve | a crook in the path |
| curly | 10 | (of hair) having curls or waves | they envied her naturally curly hair |
| traps | 7 | - | - |
| dares | 6 | - | - |
| strap | 7 | a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag | - |
| curve | 10 | the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes | - |
| craft | 10 | shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception | - |
| crabs | 9 | infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice | - |
| prank | 11 | a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement | - |
| scrap | 9 | worthless material that is to be disposed of | - |
| stark | 9 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | stark staring mad |
| grind | 7 | reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading | grind the spices in a mortar |
| metro | 7 | an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city) | in Paris the subway system is called the `metro' and in London it is called the `tube' or the `underground' |
| doris | 6 | a small region of ancient Greece where the Doric dialect was spoken | - |
| burke | 11 | United States frontierswoman and legendary figure of the Wild West noted for her marksmanship (1852-1903) | - |
| arise | 5 | result or issue | - |
| berry | 10 | United States rock singer (born in 1931) | - |
| abort | 7 | cease development, die, and be aborted | an aborting fetus |
| tramp | 9 | a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule | - |
| scram | 9 | leave immediately; used usually in the imperative form | - |
| lords | 6 | - | - |
| broom | 9 | sweep with a broom or as if with a broom | - |
| drake | 10 | English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596) | - |
| cobra | 9 | venomous Asiatic and African elapid snakes that can expand the skin of the neck into a hood | - |
| crank | 11 | start by cranking | crank up the engine |
| scrub | 9 | dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes | - |
| brute | 7 | a cruelly rapacious person | - |
| triad | 6 | a three-note major or minor chord; a note and its third and fifth tones | - |
| crust | 7 | the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties | - |
| arena | 5 | a particular environment or walk of life | - |
| wrath | 11 | belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins) | - |
| irony | 8 | witty language used to convey insults or scorn | irony is wasted on the stupid |
| syrup | 10 | a thick sweet sticky liquid | - |
| troop | 7 | an orderly crowd | a troop of children |
| parks | 11 | United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913) | - |
| dowry | 12 | money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage | - |
| serge | 6 | a twilled woolen fabric | - |
| ultra | 5 | (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm | an ultra conservative |
| merit | 7 | any admirable quality or attribute | work of great merit |
| ariel | 5 | - | - |
| stern | 5 | of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect | a stern face |
| verge | 9 | a ceremonial or emblematic staff | - |
| weary | 11 | exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress | - |
| frost | 8 | ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside) | - |
| grove | 9 | garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth | - |
| acres | 7 | extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use | - |
| probe | 9 | an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities | there was a congressional probe into the scandal |
| coral | 7 | the hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry | - |
| erica | 7 | any plant of the genus Erica | - |
| mourn | 7 | feel sadness | She is mourning her dead child |
| brace | 9 | a structural member used to stiffen a framework | - |
| flare | 8 | erupt or intensify suddenly | Tempers flared at the meeting |
| fritz | 17 | - | - |
| darcy | 11 | - | - |
| barge | 8 | a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals) | - |
| trend | 6 | general line of orientation | the northeastern trend of the coast |
| gravy | 12 | a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) | - |
| hardy | 12 | United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957) | - |
| brent | 7 | small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward | - |
| crate | 7 | the quantity contained in a crate | - |
| tread | 6 | tread or stomp heavily or roughly | - |
| troll | 5 | angling by drawing a baited line through the water | - |
| froze | 17 | - | - |
| flora | 8 | (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion | - |
| grape | 8 | any of numerous woody vines of genus Vitis bearing clusters of edible berries | - |
| crude | 8 | a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons | - |
| serum | 7 | an amber, watery fluid, rich in proteins, that separates out when blood coagulates | - |
| micro | 9 | extremely small in scale or scope or capability | - |
| corny | 10 | dull and tiresome but with pretensions of significance or originality | - |
| fiery | 11 | very intense | a fiery temper |
| kerry | 12 | - | - |
| marsh | 10 | low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water | thousands of acres of marshland |
| carve | 10 | engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface | carve one's name into the bark |
| cramp | 11 | prevent the progress or free movement of | - |
| props | 9 | proper respect | I have to give my props to the governor for the way he handled the problem |
| truce | 7 | a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms | - |
| trout | 5 | any of various game and food fishes of cool fresh waters mostly smaller than typical salmons | - |
| grail | 6 | (legend) chalice used by Christ at the Last Supper | - |
| groan | 6 | indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure | The students groaned when the professor got out the exam booklets |
| norma | 7 | a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Lupus and Ara in the Milky Way | - |
| grunt | 6 | the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs | - |
| dread | 7 | causing fear or dread or terror | the dread presence of the headmaster |
| brock | 13 | - | - |
| thorn | 8 | a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf | - |
| tours | 5 | an industrial city in western France on the Loire River | - |
| brink | 11 | a region marking a boundary | - |
| shred | 9 | a tiny or scarcely detectable amount | - |
| dairy | 9 | a farm where dairy products are produced | - |
| trump | 9 | a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps | the ace of trumps is a sure winner |
| furry | 11 | covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs | a furry teddy bear |
| trans | 5 | - | - |
| merle | 7 | common black European thrush | - |
| crisp | 9 | pleasantly cold and invigorating | crisp clear nights and frosty mornings |
| corky | 14 | (of wine) tainted in flavor by a cork containing excess tannin | - |
| surge | 6 | rise rapidly | - |
| forum | 10 | a public facility to meet for open discussion | - |
| genre | 6 | a style of expressing yourself in writing | - |
| emery | 10 | a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper) | - |
| farce | 10 | a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations | - |
| crave | 10 | have a craving, appetite, or great desire for | - |
| forge | 9 | make something, usually for a specific function | - |
| aroma | 7 | any property detected by the olfactory system | - |
| arson | 5 | malicious burning to destroy property | the British term for arson is fire-raising |
| torah | 8 | the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit | - |
| eerie | 5 | inspiring a feeling of fear; strange and frightening | an uncomfortable and eerie stillness in the woods |
| broth | 10 | liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces | - |
| zebra | 16 | any of several fleet black-and-white striped African equines | - |
| ivory | 11 | a shade of white the color of bleached bones | - |
| moira | 7 | - | - |
| merge | 8 | become one | the cells merge |
| apron | 7 | the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain) | - |
| intro | 5 | formally making a person known to another or to the public | - |
| lorry | 8 | a large truck designed to carry heavy loads; usually without sides | - |
| snore | 5 | the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound | - |
| derby | 11 | a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim | - |
| darts | 6 | a game in which small pointed missiles are thrown at a dartboard | - |
| chord | 11 | bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing | - |
| kirby | 14 | - | - |
| crock | 13 | an earthen jar (made of baked clay) | - |
| garth | 9 | - | - |
| padre | 8 | `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 | - |
| horst | 8 | a ridge of the earth's crust that has been forced upward between two faults and so is higher than the surrounding land | - |
| irons | 5 | metal shackles; for hands or legs | - |
| metre | 7 | rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration | - |
| cures | 7 | - | - |
| tarot | 5 | any of a set of (usually 78) cards that include 22 cards representing virtues and vices and death and fortune etc.; used for playing card games and for divination by fortunetellers | - |
| peril | 7 | pose a threat to; present a danger to | - |
| borne | 7 | - | - |
| spree | 7 | a brief indulgence of your impulses | - |
| torso | 5 | the body excluding the head and neck and limbs | - |
| growl | 9 | the sound of growling (as made by animals) | - |
| jerky | 19 | meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun | - |
| marge | 8 | a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter | - |
| morse | 7 | United States portrait painter who patented the telegraph and developed the Morse code (1791-1872) | - |
| brawl | 10 | to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively | - |
| frown | 11 | a facial expression of dislike or displeasure | - |
| array | 8 | align oneself with a group or a way of thinking | - |
| snort | 5 | inhale recreational drugs | The addict was snorting cocaine almost every day |
| yearn | 8 | have a desire for something or someone who is not present | - |
| girly | 9 | - | - |
| drool | 6 | pretentious or silly talk or writing | - |
| crest | 7 | lie at the top of | - |
| perch | 12 | sit, as on a branch | The birds perched high in the tree |
| prone | 7 | lying face downward | - |
| frail | 8 | easily broken or damaged or destroyed | a frail craft |
| creed | 8 | any system of principles or beliefs | - |
| cords | 8 | cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth | - |
| trait | 5 | a distinguishing feature of your personal nature | - |
| gorge | 7 | overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself | - |
| arose | 5 | - | - |
| brits | 7 | the people of Great Britain | - |
| craze | 16 | state of violent mental agitation | - |
| gourd | 7 | any vine of the family Cucurbitaceae that bears fruits with hard rinds | - |
| drone | 6 | someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind | - |
| croft | 10 | a small farm worked by a crofter | - |
| swarm | 10 | a group of many things in the air or on the ground | a swarm of insects obscured the light |
| largo | 6 | (music) a composition or passage that is to be performed in a slow and dignified manner | - |
| corey | 10 | - | - |
| turbo | 7 | - | - |
| croak | 11 | a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog) | - |
| crypt | 12 | a cellar or vault or underground burial chamber (especially beneath a church) | - |
| birch | 12 | a switch consisting of a twig or a bundle of twigs from a birch tree; used to hit people as punishment | my father never spared the birch |
| prune | 7 | weed out unwanted or unnecessary things | - |
| erect | 7 | cause to rise up | - |
| lyric | 10 | expressing deep emotion | the dancer's lyrical performance |
| scorn | 7 | look down on with disdain | The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately |
| vroom | 10 | make a loud, roaring sound, as of a car engine, while moving | - |
| griff | 12 | - | - |
| mirza | 16 | - | - |
| prima | 9 | indicating the most important performer or role | prima ballerina |
| strut | 5 | a proud stiff pompous gait | - |
| graph | 11 | represent by means of a graph | - |
| harem | 10 | living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household | - |
| crore | 7 | the number that is represented as a one followed by 7 zeros; ten million | - |
| crick | 13 | a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British) | - |
| wring | 9 | twist and press out of shape | - |
| graze | 15 | scrape gently | graze the skin |
| britt | 7 | the young of a herring or sprat or similar fish | - |
| brood | 8 | be in a huff; be silent or sullen | - |
| purge | 8 | an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements | - |
| tiara | 5 | a jeweled headdress worn by women on formal occasions | - |
| groin | 6 | a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away | - |
| kraut | 9 | offensive term for a person of German descent | - |
| glare | 6 | a focus of public attention | when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency |
| brook | 11 | put up with something or somebody unpleasant | - |
| acorn | 7 | fruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base | - |
| pears | 7 | - | - |
| erupt | 7 | erupt or intensify suddenly | Unrest erupted in the country |
| craps | 9 | expressions used when when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot | - |
| sutra | 5 | a rule or aphorism in Sanskrit literature or a group of aphoristic doctrinal summaries prepared for memorization | - |
| leary | 8 | United States psychologist who experimented with psychoactive drugs (including LSD) and became a well-known advocate of their use (1920-1996) | - |
| stork | 9 | large mostly Old World wading birds typically having white-and-black plumage | - |
| terra | 5 | - | - |
| wharf | 14 | a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats | - |
| exert | 12 | have and exercise | - |
| viral | 8 | relating to or caused by a virus | viral infection |
| whirl | 11 | cause to spin | - |
| litre | 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) | - |
| creme | 9 | - | - |
| aired | 6 | open to or abounding in fresh air | - |
| snare | 5 | catch in or as if in a trap | - |
| tract | 7 | a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain | - |
| graft | 9 | place the organ of a donor into the body of a recipient | - |
| grate | 6 | gnaw into; make resentful or angry | - |
| prawn | 10 | any of various edible decapod crustaceans | - |
| frock | 14 | a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice | - |
| crept | 9 | - | - |
| prude | 8 | a person excessively concerned about propriety and decorum | - |
| tripe | 7 | nonsensical talk or writing | - |
| franc | 10 | the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes | - |
| braid | 8 | form or weave into a braid or braids | braid hair |
| chore | 10 | a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee | the farmer's morning chores |
| berth | 10 | a job in an organization | - |
| privy | 13 | hidden from general view or use | a privy place to rest and think |
| crumb | 11 | a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible | - |
| creak | 11 | a squeaking sound | the creak of the floorboards gave him away |
| twirl | 8 | cause to spin | - |
| forte | 8 | used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly | - |
| laird | 6 | a landowner | - |
| chirp | 12 | make high-pitched sounds | the birds were chirping in the bushes |
| adorn | 6 | be beautiful to look at | Flowers adorned the tables everywhere |
| perky | 14 | characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness | a perky little widow in her 70s |
| shire | 8 | British breed of large heavy draft horse | - |
| frisk | 12 | the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs | he gave the suspect a quick frisk |
| grope | 8 | feel about uncertainly or blindly | She groped for her glasses in the darkness of the bedroom |
| horde | 9 | a moving crowd | - |
| brisk | 11 | become brisk | business brisked up |
| azure | 14 | a light shade of blue | - |
| prowl | 10 | loiter about, with no apparent aim | - |
| prose | 7 | matter of fact, commonplace, or dull expression | - |
| xerox | 19 | reproduce by xerography | - |
| lurch | 10 | loiter about, with no apparent aim | - |
| druid | 7 | a pre-Christian priest among the Celts of ancient Gaul and Britain and Ireland | - |
| proxy | 17 | a person authorized to act for another | - |
| sarin | 5 | a highly toxic chemical nerve agent that inhibits the activity of cholinesterase | - |
| murky | 14 | dark or gloomy | a murky dungeon |
| primo | 9 | the best of its kind | - |
Are you ready to embark on a linguistic adventure? Today, we dive into the fascinating realm of five-letter words with an 'R' smack dab in the middle. These quirky combinations have a way of tickling both our tongues and our imaginations. They bring a certain rhythm and flow to the English language, making them not only delightful to say but also intriguing to explore. From classics like "party" to the more obscure "acrid," this collection of words is brimming with character, each one offering its own unique charm. Get ready to savor these gems as we uncover their secrets and celebrate their contributions to our everyday conversations.
About 5 letter words in the middle R
The English language is a tapestry of sounds, rhythms, and patterns, and one of its most captivating features is the strategic placement of letters within words. In particular, five-letter words with 'R' nestled in the middle hold a special place. The central 'R' acts as a pivot, often lending a balanced cadence that is pleasing to the ear. This pivotal position can influence pronunciation, giving words a rolling resonance or a crisp clarity, depending on the surrounding letters. For instance, the word "charm" creates a soft lilt, while "grasp" offers a sharp snap — all thanks to the versatile 'R'.
Beyond their auditory appeal, these words are essential tools in our linguistic toolbox. They are often verbs and adjectives, providing action and description in our sentences. Words like "alert" and "start" exemplify how the strategic positioning of 'R' can transform simple sounds into dynamic expressions. The regular appearance of this structure in English highlights its utility, serving both functional and aesthetic purposes in communication. With each utterance, these words bridge simplicity and sophistication, proving that even the smallest configurations can have a significant impact.
Popular word examples
These charming five-letter words with a middle 'R' are not just common but indispensable in daily language. Let's delve into some popular examples that illustrate their widespread use and appeal.
Charm
- Definition: A quality that attracts or delights.
- Example in a Sentence: Her charm made everyone feel at ease during the party.
- Fun Fact: The word "charm" is derived from the Latin "carmen," meaning song or incantation.
Party
- Definition: A social gathering for celebration or entertainment.
- Example in a Sentence: We threw a surprise party for his birthday.
- Fun Fact: The term originally referred to a faction or group with shared interests before it evolved to mean a festive event.
Grasp
- Definition: To seize and hold firmly.
- Example in a Sentence: He managed to grasp the rope just in time.
- Fun Fact: "Grasp" shares roots with the Old Norse word "grapa," which means to grab.
Alert
- Definition: Quick to notice any unusual or dangerous circumstances.
- Example in a Sentence: The guard remained alert throughout the night.
- Fun Fact: It originates from the Italian phrase "all'erta," meaning on the watch or on the lookout.
Alarm
- Definition: A warning of danger.
- Example in a Sentence: She woke up to the sound of her alarm clock.
- Fun Fact: The word "alarm" comes from the Old French "alarme," a call to arms.
Start
- Definition: To begin or commence.
- Example in a Sentence: They decided to start the project next week.
- Fun Fact: The phrase "to start from scratch" implies beginning with no advantage or preparation.
Barer
- Definition: More exposed or naked.
- Example in a Sentence: As winter approached, the trees grew barer.
- Fun Fact: "Barer" is the comparative form of "bare," showcasing how adding 'er' can modify adjectives.
Hurry
- Definition: To move or act with speed.
- Example in a Sentence: Please hurry, we're running late!
- Fun Fact: "Hurry" is believed to have originated from the Middle English "hurren," meaning to vibrate rapidly.
Apart
- Definition: Separated by distance or time.
- Example in a Sentence: They stood apart during the argument.
- Fun Fact: The word derives from the Latin "a parte," meaning from the side.
March
- Definition: To walk with regular steps as part of a group.
- Example in a Sentence: The soldiers began to march down the street.
- Fun Fact: March is also the name of a month, named after Mars, the Roman god of war.
High-scoring scrabble examples
If you're aiming for high scores in Scrabble, these five-letter wonders with a middle 'R' might just be your winning ticket.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Zebra | 15 | An African wild horse with distinctive black-and-white stripes. |
| Razor | 14 | A tool used for shaving. |
| Quirk | 18 | A peculiar aspect of a person's character or behavior. |
| Arbor | 7 | A shaded area or garden alcove. |
| Crave | 10 | To have an intense desire for. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle enthusiasts, rejoice! These five-letter words with a central 'R' are perfect candidates for your next puzzle.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Crate | A large shipping container, typically made of wood. |
| Truer | More accurate or faithful. |
| Crime | An act that violates the law. |
| Grown | Physically or mentally mature. |
| Brave | Ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage. |
Unusual and rare word examples
For those who love a good lexical challenge, these unusual and rare five-letter words with a central 'R' are sure to pique your interest.
Acrid
- Definition: Having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell.
- Interesting Fact: The word "acrid" is derived from the Latin "acer," meaning sharp or pungent.
- Example in a Sentence: The acrid smoke from the fire made it difficult to breathe.
Feral
- Definition: In a wild state, especially after escape from captivity or domestication.
- Interesting Fact: "Feral" comes from the Latin "ferus," meaning wild or untamed.
- Example in a Sentence: The feral cat prowled the neighborhood at night.
Lyric
- Definition: Expressing the writer's emotions, usually briefly and in stanzas or recognized forms.
- Interesting Fact: Originally, lyrics were written to be sung to the accompaniment of the lyre.
- Example in a Sentence: Her poem was full of lyric beauty.
Juror
- Definition: A member of a jury.
- Interesting Fact: "Juror" shares roots with the Latin "iurare," meaning to swear.
- Example in a Sentence: Each juror listened carefully to the evidence presented.
Spurn
- Definition: To reject with disdain or contempt.
- Interesting Fact: The word has Old English origins, from "spurnan," meaning to kick away.
- Example in a Sentence: He might regret spurning such a lucrative job offer.
Final words
In the lively dance of language, five-letter words with an 'R' in the middle take center stage, each bringing its own flair and function. Whether they're adding zest to our conversations or earning us points in word games, these words are invaluable allies in our linguistic journey. So next time you come across one of these gems, take a moment to appreciate the symphony of sounds and meanings they offer. Happy word hunting!
