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 |
|---|---|---|
| defang | 13 | 13 |
| defanged | 16 | 16 |
| defanging | 19 | 19 |
| defangs | 14 | 14 |
| defat | 9 | 9 |
| defats | 10 | 10 |
| defatted | 13 | 13 |
| defatting | 16 | 16 |
| default | 13 | 13 |
| defaulted | 16 | 16 |
| defaulter | 15 | 15 |
| defaulters | 16 | 16 |
| defaulting | 19 | 19 |
| defaults | 14 | 14 |
| defeasance | 18 | 18 |
| defeasances | 19 | 19 |
| defeasibility | 23 | 23 |
| defeasible | 18 | 18 |
| defeat | 10 | 10 |
| defeatable | 18 | 18 |
| defeated | 13 | 13 |
| defeater | 12 | 12 |
| defeaters | 13 | 13 |
| defeating | 16 | 16 |
| defeatism | 16 | 16 |
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