Words with the letter E

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.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
defence	15	15
defenced	17	17
defenceman	22	22
defences	16	16
defencing	20	20
defend	12	12
defendable	20	20
defendant	16	16
defendants	17	17
defended	15	15
defender	14	14
defenders	15	15
defending	18	18
defends	13	13
defenestrate	17	17
defenestrated	19	19
defenestrates	18	18
defenestrating	22	22
defenestration	20	20
defenestrations	21	21
defense	12	12
defensed	14	14
defenseless	17	17
defenselessly	22	22
defenselessness	22	22