6-letter words with R as the 1st letter and E as the 6th letter

Locking in R at the start and E at the end leaves 177 tournament-dictionary entries to consider. The pattern includes everyday words such as REMOVE, REFUSE, RECIPE, and RETIRE, alongside less familiar options. Only 36 entries meet our common-word cutoff, so expect a mix of recognizable vocabulary and words you might need to verify in your game.

At a glance: R words with a final E

• 177 six-letter entries begin with R and finish with E.
• REDUCE, REMOVE, RESCUE, and REMOTE are familiar examples.
• 36 entries fall within our common-word group.
• Collins lists 173 matches; NWL2023 lists 145.
• RAZZLE leads the scoring examples at 24 points.

Which familiar words fit this pattern?

Many recognizable matches begin with RE: REDUCE, REMOVE, RESCUE, REFUSE, RELATE, and RESIDE. That repeated opening gives you a practical first check when the clue fixes both ends but leaves the middle letters open. Try the common examples before reaching for unusual entries.

The middle letters still vary widely. REMOTE and REGIME share the RE opening but take different routes to the final E; ROOKIE and RIDDLE show that not every match starts with that pair. With 177 total entries but only 36 common ones, familiarity is a useful filter, not a complete search method.

Dictionary coverage also differs by game. Collins has 173 matches and NWL2023 has 145, while ENABLE has 135. The overall count combines entries found in at least one of those tournament lists, so check your game's word list before playing an unfamiliar answer.

Which R-and-E words score the most?

RAZZLE is the standout at 24 points. RESIZE, RISQUE, REZONE, and RAZURE each score 15, making them strong candidates when you can use their less common letters. The score list puts RAZZLE well ahead of the next group, so check if your rack and board can accommodate it.

A useful distinction: the most familiar fit is not necessarily the best scoring fit. REDUCE and RESCUE are easy to recognize, but RAZZLE wins the scoring comparison. For a broader six-letter search, compare the R-and-E pattern with other starting letters or endings.