RE — Is RE a Scrabble Word?
RE is a two-letter word. This page checks dictionary validity and scores for Scrabble US/Canada and Words With Friends.
Word game validity
Scores are base tile values, before board multipliers. This is a word-game validity check, not a general dictionary definition.
Score breakdown
R = 1 + E = 1 = 2 points in Scrabble. RE is a common English word. On a triple-word square it is worth 6 points; in Words With Friends it scores 2 base points.
Hooks: add one letter to RE
Hooks let you play a word alongside RE and score both. RE takes 4 front hooks and 13 back hooks.
Front hooks (letter + RE)
- ARE3
- ERE3
- IRE3
- ORE3
Back hooks (RE + letter)
- REB5
- REC5
- RED4
- REE3
- REF6
- REG4
- REI3
- REM5
- REP5
- RES3
- RET3
- REV6
- REX10
Reversed, RE becomes ER, which is also valid.
3 letter words containing RE (17)
- ARE3
- RED4
- REP5
- REV6
- ORE3
- REF6
- REX10
- RES3
- REG4
- REC5
- REM5
- IRE3
- RET3
- ERE3
- REI3
- REB5
- REE3
4 letter words starting with RE (35)
- REAL4
- READ5
- REST4
- RENT4
- REAR4
- RELY7
- REED5
- REDS5
- REEF7
- REEL4
- REFS7
- REPS6
- REAP6
- REIN4
- REES4
- REDO5
- REPO6
- REGS5
- REVS7
- REEK8
- REDD6
- REIS4
- RECS6
- REAM6
- REBS6
- RECK10
- REDE5
- REFT7
- REIF7
- REMS6
- REND5
- REPP8
- RESH7
- RETE4
- RETS4
5 letter words starting with RE (139)
- READY9
- REACH10
- REPLY10
- REFER8
- RELAX12
- READS6
- REACT7
- REBEL7
- REIGN6
- REALM7
- REMIX14
- RELAY8
- RESET5
- REHAB10
- RENEW8
- RETRO5
- REPAY10
- RESTS5
- RESIN5
- RENTS5
- RECAP9
- RENAL5
- RELIC7
- REUSE5
- REEFS8
- REGAL6
- REINS5
- RECON7
- REPEL7
- REELS5
- REVEL8
- REMIT7
- REVUE8
- REEDS6
- REEVE8
- RERUN5
- REEKS9
- REDOX13
- REDUX13
- REALS5
About this word check
Two-letter words like RE are the glue of Scrabble: they let you play parallel to other words and score in two directions. Learn its hooks above, then compare it with the other two-letter words. Use the 2 letter words list to compare related words, or the word finder to search your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is RE a Scrabble word?
Yes. RE is valid in TWL06 and scores 2 points.
Is RE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. RE is in the ENABLE word list and scores 2 WWF points.
How many points is RE?
It scores 2 points in Scrabble and 2 points in Words With Friends.
Is RE a two-letter word?
Yes. RE has two letters.
What words can you make by adding a letter to RE?
Front hooks: ARE, ERE, IRE, ORE. Back hooks: REB, REC, RED, REE, REF, REG, REI, REM, REP, RES, RET, REV, REX.
How is RE scored?
R = 1 + E = 1 = 2 points in Scrabble, before premium squares.