The letter E is the most commonly used vowel in the English language and is crucial in Scrabble, valued at 1 point. Because of its high frequency, E tiles are often easy to play but also highly sought after for forming a wide variety of words. Short words containing E, such as be, he, me, and we, are essential for quick plays, especially in tight spaces. Using E strategically on double or triple word score tiles can maximize your points despite its low individual value. Holding onto E tiles can help you stay flexible in your gameplay, allowing you to connect words and form longer, higher-scoring plays.
Effectively using the letter E often involves building off existing words by adding prefixes, suffixes, or plural endings. For example, adding E to hat to form hate or to rat to make rate can open up new scoring opportunities and board control. Because E is so common, knowing a variety of words that include this vowel allows you to adapt quickly to different board setups and keep your rack balanced. Mastering the strategic placement and timing of E tiles is key to improving your overall Scrabble performance.
| Word | Scrabble© Points | WWF Points |
|---|---|---|
| extolls | 16 | 16 |
| extolment | 21 | 21 |
| extolments | 22 | 22 |
| extols | 14 | 14 |
| extort | 13 | 13 |
| extorted | 16 | 16 |
| extorter | 15 | 15 |
| extorters | 16 | 16 |
| extorting | 19 | 19 |
| extortion | 17 | 17 |
| extortionary | 22 | 22 |
| extortionate | 20 | 20 |
| extortionately | 25 | 25 |
| extortioner | 19 | 19 |
| extortioners | 20 | 20 |
| extortionist | 20 | 20 |
| extortionists | 21 | 21 |
| extortions | 18 | 18 |
| extortive | 20 | 20 |
| extorts | 14 | 14 |
| extra | 12 | 12 |
| extracellular | 27 | 27 |
| extracellularly | 32 | 32 |
| extracorporeal | 28 | 28 |
| extracranial | 24 | 24 |
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