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 |
|---|---|---|
| chervil | 17 | 17 |
| chervils | 18 | 18 |
| cheshire | 15 | 15 |
| cheshires | 16 | 16 |
| chess | 10 | 10 |
| chessboard | 19 | 19 |
| chessboards | 20 | 20 |
| chesses | 12 | 12 |
| chessman | 17 | 17 |
| chessmen | 17 | 17 |
| chest | 10 | 10 |
| chested | 13 | 13 |
| chesterfield | 22 | 22 |
| chesterfields | 23 | 23 |
| chestful | 18 | 18 |
| chestfuls | 19 | 19 |
| chestier | 13 | 13 |
| chestiest | 14 | 14 |
| chestily | 16 | 16 |
| chestnut | 15 | 15 |
| chestnuts | 16 | 16 |
| chests | 11 | 11 |
| chesty | 13 | 13 |
| chetah | 13 | 13 |
| chetahs | 14 | 14 |
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