Starting With R Ending in LA

5 words · highest scoring is rachilla at 13 points

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About 8 Letter Words Starting With R Ending in LA

There are 5 eight letter words starting with R and ending in LA in our dictionary. The highest scoring is rachilla at 13 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.

The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it. This list is also searched as words ending with LA — it is the same set either way.

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8 Letter Words Starting With R Ending in LA at a Glance

Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With R Ending in LA

  • rachilla13
  • ramtilla10
  • reticula10
  • retinula8
  • rostella8

8 Letter Words Starting With R Ending in LA Defined

rachillaNoun · 13 points
In grasses: the floral axis, i.e. the axis on which the florets are borne within the spikelet. Also (in palms): the ultimate flower-bearing axis of the inflorescence.
reticulaNoun · 10 points
a fine network or netlike structure
retinulaNoun · 8 points
In the eyes of various invertebrates: a group of elongated neuronal cells forming the light-sensitive unit of the retina (or of each ommatidium in a compound eye). Frequently attributive, especially in "retinula cell".

8 Letter Words Starting With R Ending in LA: Questions

How many eight letter words starting with R and ending in LA are there?

There are 5 eight letter words starting with R and ending in LA in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.

What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with R and ending in LA?

RACHILLA is the highest scoring option at 13 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common eight letter words starting with R and ending in LA?

RACHILLA, RAMTILLA, RETINULA are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with R and ending in LA. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these eight letter words starting with R and ending in LA valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?

Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.