Starting With ER
6 words · highest scoring is erect at 7 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With ER
There are 6 five letter words starting with ER in our dictionary. The highest scoring is erect at 7 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 6 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ERASE, ERICA, 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.
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5 Letter Words Starting With ER at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With ER
- erect7
- erica7
- erupt7
- erode6
- erase5
- error5
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With ER
- erase5
- erect7
- erica7
- erode6
- error5
- erupt7
5 Letter Words Starting With ER by Last Letter
5 Letter Words Starting With ER Defined
- eraseVerb · 5 points
- rub out or remove (writing or marks)
- erectAdjective · 7 points
- rigidly upright or straight
- ericaNoun · 7 points
- a plant of the genus Erica (family Ericaceae), especially (in gardening) heather
- erodeVerb · 6 points
- (of wind, water, or other natural agents) gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land)
- errorNoun · 5 points
- a mistake
- eruptVerb · 7 points
- (of a volcano) become active and eject lava, ash, and gases
5 Letter Words Starting With ER: Questions
How many five letter words starting with ER are there?
There are 6 five letter words starting with ER in our dictionary, and 6 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with ER?
ERECT is the highest scoring option at 7 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with ER?
ERASE, ERICA, ERROR are among the most familiar five letter words starting with ER. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with ER 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.