Words Starting
With RE
RE- is the most common prefix in English, meaning "again" or "back." From short plays like RE (2 pts) and RED to long words like REVOLUTION and RECONCILIATION, RE- words are everywhere in word games, crosswords, and everyday vocabulary.
What Does RE- Mean?
The prefix RE- comes from Latin and carries two related meanings: "again" (redo, rewrite, replay, repeat) and "back" (return, revert, recede, recall). It is the most productive prefix in English — you can add RE- to nearly any verb and create a new, valid word.
In Scrabble and word games, RE- words are especially powerful because you can often hook RE- onto an existing word already on the board. If WRITE is played, adding RE- to make REWRITE earns all those points plus the board bonus — without needing seven new tiles.
RE Words by Length
2-letter
4-letter RE words
5-letter RE words
6-letter RE words
RE Words by Game
Scrabble RE Plays
RE is a valid 2-letter Scrabble word (2 pts). For hooks, RE- is unmatched — add it to existing board words to score cheaply. REZONE (18 pts), REDUX (15 pts), REFLEX (16 pts), and REVAMP (14 pts) are strong mid-game RE- plays. Look for Z, X, and J-final root words to attach RE- for high returns.
Wordle RE Words
5-letter RE- Wordle answers: REACH, REACT, READY, REALM, REBEL, REBUS, RECAP, RECUT, REEDY, REGAL, REIGN, RELAX, RELAY, REMIX, REPAY, REPEL, RESET, REUSE, REVEL. RE- is a useful start guess because it eliminates two common letters (R, E) in one play.
Words With Friends
RE- hook plays work the same in WWF. REBOOT, RECALL, RECORD, and REDUCE are solid 6-letter RE- plays. WWF boards often have more triple word lanes accessible, making RE- extensions even more valuable than in Scrabble.
Crossword RE Answers
Common RE- crossword answers: REDO (do again), REEF (coral structure), REEL (fishing spool), RELY (depend on), REND (tear apart), RENT (payment for space), REAP (harvest), REIN (horse strap), REVUE (variety show), REIGN (royal rule). RE- fills are extremely common in American crosswords.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the RE- prefix mean?
RE- comes from Latin and means "again" or "back." It signals that an action is repeated (redo, rewrite, replay) or reversed (return, revert, recede). RE- is the most common prefix in English — it can attach to nearly any verb to create a new valid word.
Is RE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. RE is a valid 2-letter Scrabble word worth 2 points. It refers to the second note of the musical scale (do-re-mi). It is one of the 107 valid 2-letter Scrabble words and is useful for parallel plays and creating board hooks.
What are the most common words starting with RE?
The most common RE- words in everyday English include: READ, REAL, RENT, ROAD (not RE-), REACH, READY, REACT, RECORD, RESULT, RETURN, REVIEW, RECENT, REMAIN, REDUCE, REMOVE, REPORT, REPAIR, REPEAT, REPLACE, REQUIRE, RESOLVE, RESPOND.
What 7-letter words start with RE for Scrabble bingos?
Strong 7-letter RE- bingo plays: RECLAIM, RECOVER, REFRESH, REPLACE, RESOLVE, RESTORE, REUNION, REVERSE, REVISED, REVIEWS, REFINED, RELAXED, RETIRED, RESCUED, REPORTS, REDUCED, REBUILT, REVIVED. RE- bingos are among the most common in Scrabble because RE- adds to countless familiar roots.
What RE words are good for Wordle?
5-letter RE- Wordle answers include REACH, REACT, READY, REALM, REBEL, RECAP, RECUT, REGAL, REIGN, RELAX, RELAY, REMIX, REPAY, REPEL, RESET, REUSE, REVEL. Starting a Wordle guess with RE- is strong because R and E are both common letters that appear in many Wordle answers.