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 |
|---|---|---|
| baldnesses | 16 | 16 |
| baldpate | 16 | 16 |
| baldpates | 17 | 17 |
| bale | 8 | 8 |
| baled | 10 | 10 |
| baleen | 11 | 11 |
| baleens | 12 | 12 |
| balefire | 15 | 15 |
| balefires | 16 | 16 |
| baleful | 16 | 16 |
| balefully | 21 | 21 |
| balefulness | 21 | 21 |
| baler | 9 | 9 |
| balers | 10 | 10 |
| bales | 9 | 9 |
| balkanize | 27 | 27 |
| balkanized | 29 | 29 |
| balkanizes | 28 | 28 |
| balked | 15 | 15 |
| balker | 14 | 14 |
| balkers | 15 | 15 |
| balkier | 15 | 15 |
| balkiest | 16 | 16 |
| balkiness | 18 | 18 |
| balkinesses | 20 | 20 |
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