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3-letter words with R as the 1st letter

A curated list of 3-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. Use this when R is fixed in the 1st slot; rotate high-frequency consonants elsewhere to prune fast. For example: rad, rag, rah.

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50 words
Word Definition Length Syllables
rad31
rag31
rah31
rai31
raj31
ram31
ran31
rap31
ras31
rat31
raw31
rax31
ray31
reb31
rec31
red31
ree31
ref31
reg31
rei31
rem31
rep31
res31
ret31
rev31
rex31
rho31
ria31
rib31
rid31
rif31
rig31
rim31
rin31
rip31
rob31
roc31
rod31
roe31
rom31
rot31
row31
rub31
rue31
rug31
rum31
run31
rut31
rya31
rye31

FAQs

How do I play around a fixed R in the 1st slot?
Try mixing common consonant clusters (ST, TR, CH) in other positions while keeping R locked.

Why are uncommon words included?
We compile from a broad English list. Skim the top rows for more common picks.