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 |
|---|---|---|
| basketballers | 25 | 25 |
| basketballs | 23 | 23 |
| basketful | 21 | 21 |
| basketfuls | 22 | 22 |
| basketlike | 22 | 22 |
| basketries | 17 | 17 |
| basketry | 17 | 17 |
| baskets | 14 | 14 |
| basketsful | 22 | 22 |
| basketwork | 24 | 24 |
| basketworks | 25 | 25 |
| basophile | 18 | 18 |
| basophiles | 19 | 19 |
| basque | 19 | 19 |
| basques | 20 | 20 |
| basser | 9 | 9 |
| basses | 9 | 9 |
| bassest | 10 | 10 |
| basset | 9 | 9 |
| basseted | 12 | 12 |
| basseting | 15 | 15 |
| bassets | 10 | 10 |
| bassetted | 13 | 13 |
| bassetting | 16 | 16 |
| bassinet | 12 | 12 |
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