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 |
|---|---|---|
| purgative | 19 | 19 |
| purgatives | 20 | 20 |
| purgatories | 17 | 17 |
| purge | 11 | 11 |
| purged | 13 | 13 |
| purger | 12 | 12 |
| purgers | 13 | 13 |
| purges | 12 | 12 |
| purified | 16 | 16 |
| purifier | 15 | 15 |
| purifiers | 16 | 16 |
| purifies | 15 | 15 |
| purine | 11 | 11 |
| purines | 12 | 12 |
| purities | 12 | 12 |
| purled | 12 | 12 |
| purlieu | 13 | 13 |
| purlieus | 14 | 14 |
| purlieux | 21 | 21 |
| purline | 13 | 13 |
| purlines | 14 | 14 |
| purloined | 16 | 16 |
| purloiner | 15 | 15 |
| purloiners | 16 | 16 |
| purple | 14 | 14 |
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