5-letter words starting with E

There are 192 5-letter words starting with E in our word list, and 61 of them are common English words such as EATEN, ELITE, EPOCH, ETHIC and EXERT.

192words in total
61common words
ENZYMhighest scoring (19 points)
EAGERlongest common word (5 letters)

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Common 5-letter words starting with E

61 everyday words, highest-scoring first in each group. Tap a word to see its meaning and anagrams.

5-letter words 61 words

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All 192 5-letter words starting with E

Includes 131 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words starting with E are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 192 5-letter words starting with E. 61 of them are common in everyday English. Official game dictionaries may have a few more or fewer.
What is the highest-scoring word?
With classic tile values, ENZYM scores 19 points, followed by EPOXY (17). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.

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