5 Letter Words Starting With RI (77 Words)

Common 5-letter words that start with RI

With their Scrabble points and, for the first 16, a short meaning, most used first.

right★9an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or…
river★8a large, natural stream of water
rings★6sound loudly and sonorously
risks★9to expose to the possibility of injury or loss
ridge★7a long narrow natural elevation or striation
rider★6one that rides
rides★6to sit on, control, and be conveyed by an animal or machine
rifle★8a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
rival★8to strive to equal or surpass
rigid★7not flexible
rises★5to move upward
risen★5to move upward
risky★12involving risk or danger
rinse★5to cleanse with clear water
riots★5a public act of violence by an unruly mob
rites★5a ceremonial act or procedure

77 of the 12,982 5-letter words start with RI (1%).
57 are good in NWL2023, 77 in Collins Scrabble Words, 57 in WOW24 and 56 in the Words With Friends list. 18 are everyday words.
In Scrabble points, ritzy scores the most (17), then rizas (14), then risky, rioja and ribby (12 each).