147 Words That Start With 'E' for Wordle and Scrabble Players

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From short, common words to longer, more obscure ones, knowing a variety of words that start with "E" can give you the competitive edge to outscore your opponents in many popular word games.

For example, the word "exult" could be the key to solving the daily Wordle before your competitors finish their morning coffee. In Scrabble, a high-scoring word like "equity" could help you dominate the board and eliminate that challenging "Q" tile.

So, whether you're aiming to crack the daily Wordle before everyone else in the world or crush the board in Scrabble, the following lists of "E" words can help you stay ahead of the competition.

5-Letter 'E' Words for Wordle

Ready to up your Wordle game and leave your friends in awe? Word length is key in the daily puzzle, and keeping an arsenal of five-letter words starting with E can be your secret weapon.

Eager
Eagle
Ebony
Eight
Elate
Elect
Elegy
Elope
Ember
Emits
Empty
Endow
Enema
Entry
Erect
Erode
Erase
Essay
Epoch
Equal
Equip
Essay
Event
Every
Exact
Exalt
Exist
Extra
Evoke

2-Letter 'E' Words for Scrabble

Imagine you’re deep into a heated game of Scrabble with your friends. The scores are neck and neck, and the board is starting to fill up. You glance at your rack and see a frustrating sight: multiple "E" tiles staring back at you. Your options may be limited but they exist.

Here's a short list of two-letter "E" words, along with their definitions (in case your opponent wants to challenge your play and whip out a dictionary).

Ed: Education
Ef: The letter F
Eh: Used to express inquiry or surprise
El: Elevated railroad or the letter L
Em: A printer's measurement
En: A printer's measurement
Er: Used to express hesitation
Es: The letter S
Et: A past tense suffix and past participle of eat
Ew: Used to express disgust

3-Letter 'E' Words for Scrabble

These short words can fit into tight spaces and link multiple words together, maximizing your points. Here are some valuable three-letter "E" words to enhance your Scrabble strategy.

Ear: The organ of hearing
Eat: To consume food
Ebb: To recede or decline
Eco: Short for ecological or environmental
Eel: A type of long, slender fish
Eff: A variant of "F"
Egg: An oval or round object laid by a female bird, reptile, fish or invertebrate
Ego: A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
Elf: A small, often mischievous creature from folklore
Elm: A type of tree
Emu: A large flightless bird native to Australia
End: The final part of something
Eng: A short form of engineering
Era: A long and distinct period of history
Ere: Before (in time)
Err: To make a mistake
Eve: The day or period immediately before an event or occasion
Eye: The organ of sight

4-Letter 'E' Words for Scrabble

These concise words are ideal for filling those challenging gaps and enhancing your overall gameplay. Here’s a great list to keep at your fingertips.

Each: Every one of two or more people or things, regarded and identified separately
Earl: A British nobleman ranking above a viscount and below a marquess
Earn: To receive money or something of value in return for one's labor or services
Ears: Sensory organs responsible for hearing and balance in most vertebrates, including humans
Ease: Freedom from pain or difficulty; to make less severe
East: The direction where the sun rises, opposite of west
Echo: A sound or sounds caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back to the listener
Eels: Long, slender fish that resemble snakes
Edge: The outside limit of an object or area; a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces
Else: In addition to what has been mentioned; different
Emit: To produce and discharge something, especially gas or radiation
Envoy: A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission
Epic: A long narrative poem, typically detailing heroic deeds and events significant to a culture or nation; also means grand or impressive in scale
Eras: Periods of time marked by significant events, developments or changes
Even: Flat and smooth; without variations or irregularities; also means divisible by two with no remainder
Ever: At any time; at all times
Evil: Profoundly immoral and wicked
Exit: A way out, especially from a building or situation
Eyes: The organs of sight in humans and animals

5-Letter 'E' Words for Scrabble

These five-letter words often provide a great mix of common and uncommon letters, giving you an edge in guessing and narrowing down possibilities.

Eager: Enthusiastic and keen
Eagle: A large bird of prey with a massive hooked bill and long, broad wings
Easel: Stand used to hold up an artist's canvas
Ebony: A dense, black hardwood
Eight: A number that is one more than seven
Elate: To make someone ecstatically happy
Elect: To choose someone for a position by voting
Elope: To run away secretly in order to get married
Ember: A small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire
Empty: Containing nothing; not filled or occupied
Ended: The section of an area that lies at the boundary
Entry: An act of going or coming in
Epoch: A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics
Equal: Being the same in quantity, size, degree or value
Equip: To supply with necessary items for a particular purpose
Erase: To remove or obliterate
Erect: To construct or raise to an upright position
Erode: To gradually wear away or be worn away by natural forces
Essay: A short piece of writing on a particular subject
Evade: To avoid or be elusive
Event: A thing that happens, especially one of importance
Every: Used to refer to all the individual members of a set without exception
Evoke: To bring or recall a feeling, memory or image to the conscious mind
Exact: Not approximated in any way; precise
Exalt: To hold someone or something in very high regard; to glorify
Exist: To have actual being; to be real
Extra: More than what is usual or necessary

6-Letter 'E' Words for Scrabble and Other Word Games

Mastering six-letter words can be a game-changer, helping you rack up serious points and clear your tiles in Scrabble. You can also use these words in games like Words With Friends, New York Times’ Spelling Bee and Boggle.

Easels: Stands used to hold up an artist's canvas
Echoes: Repeated sounds caused by the reflection of sound waves
Eclair: A pastry filled with cream and topped with icing
Edible: Fit to be eaten; safe to consume
Ejects: Forces or throws something out
Eleven: The number following 10 and preceding 12
Embark: To begin a journey, especially on a ship or plane
Embers: Small pieces of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire
Empire: A group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government
Employ: To hire someone for work or to use something for a purpose
Enable: To give someone or something the means to do something
Encamp: To set up a camp, especially a military one
Encase: To enclose or cover something completely
Engage: To attract or involve someone's interest or attention
Enlist: To join the armed forces or to recruit someone for a cause
Enrich: To improve the quality or value of something
Ensure: To make certain that something will occur or be the case
Entice: To attract or tempt someone by offering pleasure or advantage
Escape: To break free from confinement or control
Esteem: To regard with respect and admiration

7-Letter Scrabble Words for a Game-winning Bingo

Expanding your vocabulary with seven-letter words that start with "E" can be a game-changer, helping you rack up serious points on the board. Here are some lengthy Scrabble words to give you the edge.

Eagerly: With enthusiasm and intense interest
Earlier: At a previous time
Earnings: Money obtained in return for labor or services
Earthen: Made of baked clay
Edifice: A large, imposing building
Elastic: Capable of returning to its original shape after being stretched or compressed
Elation: Great happiness and exhilaration
Elitism: The belief that certain people or groups are superior
Embarks: To begin a journey, especially on a ship or plane
Embassy: The official residence or office of an ambassador
Emerald: A bright green precious stone
Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another
Emulate: To strive to equal or excel, typically by imitation
Enabler: Someone who enables another to achieve an end
Enacted: To make into law
Enchant: To delight completely; to cast a spell over
Enforce: To compel observance of or obedience to
Enlarge: To make bigger
Ennoble: To give someone a noble rank or title
Enticed: Attracted or tempted by offering pleasure or advantage
Entrust: To assign the responsibility for doing something to someone
Episode: An event or a group of events occurring as part of a sequence
Erosion: The gradual destruction or diminution of something by natural forces
Escort: A person or group of people accompanying another to provide protection or as a mark of rank
Excited: Very enthusiastic and eager
Excerpt: A short extract from a film, broadcast or piece of music or writing

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