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7-letter words with R as the 2nd letter and R as the 4th letter

Seven-letter words with R as the 2nd letter and R as the 4th letter number 14, led by PREROCK at 15 points.

14 wordsTop pick ARMRESTHighest score PREROCK 15

With R in 2nd place, N is the most common 4th letter (242 words). The bar under each letter shows the size of its list.

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Best words to play first 14 · most-used first

  • ARMREST9
  • TRIREME9
  • PRORATE9
  • PRERACE11
  • PRURIGO10
  • ARAROBA9
  • ARDRIGH12
  • ORARIAN7
  • ORARION7
  • ORARIUM9
  • ORFRAYS13
  • PRERIOT9
  • PREROCK15
  • PRERUPT11
All valid words 14

A to Z. Includes rare and Collins-only words. Linked tiles open the word's meaning, score and rhymes.

  • ARAROBA9
  • ARDRIGH12
  • ARMREST9
  • ORARIAN7
  • ORARION7
  • ORARIUM9
  • ORFRAYS13
  • PRERACE11
  • PRERIOT9
  • PREROCK15
  • PRERUPT11
  • PRORATE9
  • PRURIGO10
  • TRIREME9
Letters by positionIn 43% of these words the 1st letter is P.
1st letter
  1. P43%
  2. O29%
  3. A21%
3rd letter
  1. A29%
  2. E29%
  3. D7%
5th letter
  1. I43%
  2. A21%
  3. O14%
6th letter
  1. O14%
  2. G14%
  3. C14%
7th letter
  1. E21%
  2. T21%
  3. N14%

Highest-scoring words

Scrabble and Words With Friends points, before board bonuses
WordScrabbleWords With FriendsDictionaries
PREROCK1517All three
ORFRAYS1312All three
ARDRIGH1212Collins only
PRERACE1113All three
PRERUPT1114Collins only
PRURIGO1013All three
ARMREST910All three
TRIREME910All three
PRORATE910All three
ARAROBA910All three
ORARIUM911Collins only
PRERIOT910All three

The pattern is _R_R___, but the small set is far from everyday vocabulary: none of these entries rank among common English words; ARMREST and TRIREME are the most familiar-looking options, while PRORATE offers a recognizable word shape; The first letter narrows the search quickly, since P starts the largest group.

At a glance: a compact pattern with a clear leader

  • 14 tournament-listed words match the _R_R___ pattern.
  • P begins six entries, more than any other first letter.
  • O starts four words; A starts three, and T starts one.
  • Collins lists all 14; ENABLE and NWL2023 each list nine.
  • PREROCK leads the scoring list with 15 points.

How many seven-letter words fit the R-R pattern?

There are 14 words with R in both the second and fourth positions. The repeated R is the fixed clue; the other five letters still vary, so read the blanks as open slots rather than assuming a familiar word ending.

The opening letter gives you a practical shortcut. Try P first, with PRORATE, PRERACE, PREROCK, PRERUPT, PRURIGO, and PRERIOT among the examples. If P does not fit your rack or crossing letters, check the four O-starting entries, then the three A-starting entries.

Which matching words score highest?

  • PREROCK scores 15 points, the highest score for this pattern.
  • ORFRAYS follows at 13, while ARDRIGH scores 12.
  • PRERACE and PRERUPT each score 11; PRURIGO scores 10.
  • ARMREST, TRIREME, PRORATE, and ARAROBA each score nine.

How to use the fixed letters in a game

For 7-letter words with R as the 2nd letter and R as the 4th letter, keep the pattern visible as _R_R___. Test crossings before reaching for an obscure entry: ARMREST is the clearest familiar option, while PREROCK is the scoring standout.

This is a poor pattern for a common-word guess; none of the 14 entries count as common. Dictionary coverage also differs: nine appear in ENABLE and nine in NWL2023, compared with all 14 in Collins. Check your game's word list before playing a less familiar choice.

Questions people ask

What are some seven-letter words with R as the second and fourth letters?
Examples include ARMREST, TRIREME, PRORATE, PRERACE, and PREROCK. Each has seven letters, with R fixed in the second and fourth positions. The full matching set contains 14 tournament-listed words, including several less familiar entries.
Which word in this pattern scores the most?
PREROCK is the top scorer at 15 points. ORFRAYS is next at 13, followed by ARDRIGH at 12. These are base word scores; board bonuses and the rules of your game can change the points you actually earn.
Are all 14 words accepted in every word game?
No. Collins lists all 14 matches, while ENABLE and NWL2023 each include nine. A word accepted in one dictionary may not be accepted in another, so check the word list used by your game before committing a play.

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