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3-Letter Words Starting With ES

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All 3-Letter Words Starting With ES 2 words

How common is ES at the start of three-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 2 three-letter words that start with ES. They average 3 points and the best is ESS (3 points).

Total words
2
Average Scrabble score
3
out of 3 max
Everyday words
0%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
50% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 50%
  • t 50%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring three-letter word that starts with ES

e 1s 1s 1

E 1 + S 1 + S 1 = 3 points

Double word
6 pts
Triple word
9 pts

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

ess

No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.

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3-Letter Words Starting With ES FAQ

How many three-letter words that start with ES are there?

There are 2 three-letter words that start with ES 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 three-letter word that starts with ES?

ESS is worth 3 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are EST (3).

Which rare three-letter words that start with ES score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include ESS (3), EST (3). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.