With ERN

43 words, 6 of them common · highest scoring is vernix at 16 points

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About 6 Letter Words With ERN

There are 43 six letter words containing ERN in our dictionary. The highest scoring is vernix at 16 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 6 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fillCAVERN, INTERN, MODERN 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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6 Letter Words With ERN at a Glance

Highest Scoring 6 Letter Words With ERN

  • vernix16
  • luzern15
  • querns15
  • wyvern15
  • extern13
  • wivern12
  • cavern11
  • kerned11

Common 6 Letter Words With ERN

  • cavern11
  • govern10
  • intern6
  • kernel10
  • modern9
  • tavern9

6 Letter Words With ERN Defined

cavernNoun · 11 points
a large cave or chamber in a cave
governVerb · 10 points
conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of (a state, organization, or people) with authority
internNoun · 6 points
a student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, in order to gain work experience or satisfy requirements for a qualification
kernelNoun · 10 points
a softer, usually edible part of a nut, seed, or fruit stone contained within its shell
modernAdjective · 9 points
relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past
tavernNoun · 9 points
an inn or pub

6 Letter Words With ERN: Questions

How many six letter words containing ERN are there?

There are 43 six letter words containing ERN in our dictionary, and 6 of them are common words most players will already know.

What is the highest scoring word among six letter words containing ERN?

VERNIX is the highest scoring option at 16 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common six letter words containing ERN?

CAVERN, INTERN, MODERN are among the most familiar six letter words containing ERN. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these six letter words containing ERN 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.