Words that start with E

The points of the letter E

The letter E has a low base point value. Placing E on certain squares on the game board can increase its point value. Placing it on a double letter score (DL) square will double its point value for that turn. Placing it on a triple letter score (TL) square will triple its point value.

The most commonly used letter

The E is the most commonly used letter in the English language, making it a valuable asset in word games like Scrabble®, Words With Friends®, Wordfeud®, Wordscraper®, TextTwist® and more. Its prevalence means there are countless words that begin with E, providing you with numerous options for word formation.

While E itself only has a low base value in word games, it frequently appears in high-scoring words. Make sure to use common words that start with E to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Examples include "excellent", "elephant", "enormous", "exciting", "energy", "elegant", "effort", and "essential".

The letter E often serves as a prefix or suffix in words, allowing you to extend your plays and create longer words. Look for opportunities to attach it to other letters to form words like "end", "extend", "expand", "escape", "enjoy", "entry", "evoke", "empower", and "entertain".

Stay ahead of your opponent

Consider the placement of E on the game board to maximize your scoring potential. Placing it on premium squares, such as double or triple letter score squares, can increase the point value of words containing E.

Always pay attention to your opponents' moves and anticipate their potential plays involving the letter E. Be prepared to block or occupy key spaces on the game board to prevent them from capitalizing on high-scoring opportunities.

Play strategic!

Make sure to maintain a balance between vowels and consonants on your rack. While E is a valuable vowel, having too many vowels can limit your ability to form words. Aim for a mix of vowels and consonants to ensure versatility in your word choices.

If you're unable to form a high-scoring word with the letter E, consider playing shorter words strategically to open up opportunities for future turns. Don't be afraid to adapt your strategy based on the changing dynamics of the game.

You're playing a game of Scrabble, Words with Friends or another Wordgame and you want to make a word starting with the letter E. With our tool you can immediately see all the possibilities and the highest score you can get with a word that starts with E. Our tool has everything you need.

In this case there are 11270 words in total that start with E. There are 60 3-letter words that start with E. The 3-letter words with the highest scores on Scrabble are: eye , exo and ech . The words with the highest scores on Words with Friends are: ewk , exo and ebb .

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