8-letter words starting with E

There are 1,129 8-letter words starting with E in our word list, and 168 of them are common English words such as EINSTEIN, EMPLOYEE, ENTITLED, EVERYDAY and EXPLOITS.

1,129words in total
168common words
EMBEZZLEhighest scoring (30 points)
EARLIESTlongest common word (8 letters)

Common 8-letter words starting with E

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

8-letter words 168 words

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All 1,129 8-letter words starting with E

Includes 961 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 8-letter words starting with E are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 1,129 8-letter words starting with E. 168 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, EMBEZZLE scores 30 points, followed by EQUALIZE (26). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.

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