With ERN
13 words · highest scoring is external at 15 points
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About 8 Letter Words With ERN
There are 13 eight letter words containing ERN in our dictionary. The highest scoring is external at 15 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 13 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — CONCERNS, GOVERNOR, NORTHERN 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.
For a wider net, try Words With ERN, which drops the length limit entirely.
8 Letter Words With ERN at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With ERN
- external15
- governed13
- concerns12
- governor12
- eternity11
- northern11
- southern11
- maternal10
Common 8 Letter Words With ERN
- concerns12
- eternity11
- governed13
- governor12
- lanterns8
- northern11
- paternal10
- southern11
8 Letter Words With ERN Defined
- concernsVerb · 12 points
- relate to; be about
- externalAdjective · 15 points
- belonging to or forming the outer surface or structure of something
- governorNoun · 12 points
- an official appointed to govern a town or region
- lanternsNoun · 8 points
- a lamp with a transparent case protecting the flame or electric bulb, and typically having a handle by which it may be carried or hung
- northernAdjective · 11 points
- situated in the north, or directed towards or facing the north
- patternsNoun · 10 points
- a repeated decorative design
8 Letter Words With ERN: Questions
How many eight letter words containing ERN are there?
There are 13 eight letter words containing ERN in our dictionary, and 13 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing ERN?
EXTERNAL is the highest scoring option at 15 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing ERN?
CONCERNS, GOVERNOR, NORTHERN are among the most familiar eight letter words containing ERN. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight 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.