8-Letter Words Starting With E

Q: How many eight-letter words that start with E are there?

There are 1,638 eight-letter words that start with E in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

Q: What is the highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with E?

EMBEZZLE is worth 30 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are EXAHERTZ (27), EQUALIZE (26), EXORCIZE (26).

Q: What are some common eight-letter words that start with E?

Everyday examples include EMPLOYEE , ELEVATOR , ECONOMIC , EXTERNAL , ENORMOUS , ELECTION , EMPHASIS , EXCHANGE . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: Which rare eight-letter words that start with E score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include EXAHERTZ (27), EQUALIZE (26), EXORCIZE (26), EQUIVOKE (24). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.

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All 8-Letter Words Starting With E 1,638 words

How common is E at the start of eight-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 1,638 eight-letter words that start with E. They average 13.2 points, the best is EMBEZZLE (30 points) and 36% end in S.

Total words: 1,638
Average Scrabble score: 13.2; out of 30 max
Everyday words: 18%; common in ordinary English
Most common ending: S; 36% of words

Most common last letters

s 36%
e 14.1%
d 12.1%

Top vowel pairs

ea4.9%
eu4.8%
ia3.1%

Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.

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Highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with E

e ₁m ₃b ₃e ₁z ₁₀z ₁₀l ₁e ₁

E 1 + M 3 + B 3 + E 1 + Z 10 + Z 10 + L 1 + E 1 = 30 points

Double word: 60 pts
Triple word: 90 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

embezzle

verbappropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use“The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family”

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How many eight-letter words that start with E are there?

There are 1,638 eight-letter words that start with E in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with E?

EMBEZZLE is worth 30 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are EXAHERTZ (27), EQUALIZE (26), EXORCIZE (26).

What are some common eight-letter words that start with E?

Everyday examples include EMPLOYEE, ELEVATOR, ECONOMIC, EXTERNAL, ENORMOUS, ELECTION, EMPHASIS, EXCHANGE. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare eight-letter words that start with E score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include EXAHERTZ (27), EQUALIZE (26), EXORCIZE (26), EQUIVOKE (24). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.