Starting With E
89 words · highest scoring is epoxy at 17 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With E
There are 89 five letter words starting with E in our dictionary. The highest scoring is epoxy at 17 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 89 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — EAGER, ELOPE, ERROR 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.
5 Letter Words Starting With E at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With E
- epoxy17
- equip16
- enjoy15
- eject14
- emoji14
- equal14
- exact14
- exams14
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With E
- eager6
- edged8
- elbow10
- embed10
- enemy10
- erase5
- etude6
- excel14
5 Letter Words Starting With E by Last Letter
5 Letter Words Starting With E Defined
- eagerAdjective · 6 points
- strongly wanting to do or have something
- edifyVerb · 12 points
- instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually
- elopeVerb · 7 points
- run away secretly in order to get married
- enemyNoun · 10 points
- a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
- errorNoun · 5 points
- a mistake
- exactAdjective · 14 points
- not approximated in any way; precise
5 Letter Words Starting With E: Questions
How many five letter words starting with E are there?
There are 89 five letter words starting with E in our dictionary, and 89 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with E?
EPOXY is the highest scoring option at 17 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with E?
EAGER, ELOPE, ERROR are among the most familiar five letter words starting with E. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five 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.