Starting With E
24 words · highest scoring is eff at 9 points
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About 3 Letter Words Starting With E
There are 24 three letter words starting with E in our dictionary. The highest scoring is eff at 9 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 24 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — EAR, EGG, END among them.
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.
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3 Letter Words Starting With E at a Glance
Highest Scoring 3 Letter Words Starting With E
- eff9
- ebb7
- elk7
- elf6
- eth6
- eve6
- eye6
- ecu5
Common 3 Letter Words Starting With E
- ear3
- ebb7
- eel3
- ego4
- elm5
- emu5
- ere3
- eth6
3 Letter Words Starting With E by Last Letter
- 3 Letter Words Starting With E Ending in E
- 3 Letter Words Starting With E Ending in U
- 3 Letter Words Starting With E Ending in A
- 3 Letter Words Starting With E Ending in F
- 3 Letter Words Starting With E Ending in O
- 3 Letter Words Starting With E Ending in R
- 3 Letter Words Starting With E Ending in S
- 3 Letter Words Starting With E Ending in B
- 3 Letter Words Starting With E Ending in D
- 3 Letter Words Starting With E Ending in G
- 3 Letter Words Starting With E Ending in H
- 3 Letter Words Starting With E Ending in K
- 3 Letter Words Starting With E Ending in L
- 3 Letter Words Starting With E Ending in M
- 3 Letter Words Starting With E Ending in T
3 Letter Words Starting With E Defined
- earNoun · 3 points
- the organ of hearing and balance in humans and other vertebrates, especially the external part of this
- eggNoun · 5 points
- an oval or round object laid by a female bird, reptile, fish, or invertebrate, usually containing a developing embryo. The eggs of birds are enclosed in a chalky shell, while those of reptiles are in a leathery membrane
- elmNoun · 5 points
- a tall deciduous tree that typically has rough serrated leaves and propagates from root suckers
- endNoun · 4 points
- a final part of something, especially a period of time, an activity, or a story
- etaNoun · 3 points
- an estimated time of arrival, in particular the time at which an aircraft or ship is expected to arrive at its destination
3 Letter Words Starting With E: Questions
How many three letter words starting with E are there?
There are 24 three letter words starting with E in our dictionary, and 24 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among three letter words starting with E?
EFF is the highest scoring option at 9 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common three letter words starting with E?
EAR, EGG, END are among the most familiar three letter words starting with E. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these three letter words starting with E 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.