5 Letter Words Starting with E

Complete list of 72 five-letter words starting with E. Perfect for Wordle, Scrabble, and other word games.

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Discover all 72 five-letter words that start with the letter E. This comprehensive word list is perfect for Wordle players looking for their next guess, Scrabble enthusiasts seeking high-scoring words, or anyone wanting to expand their vocabulary.

Complete Word List (72 words)

EAGER
EAGLE
EARLY
EARTH
EASEL
EATEN
EATER
EBONY
ECLAT
EDICT
EDIFY
EERIE
EGRET
EIGHT
EJECT
EKING
ELATE
ELBOW
ELDER
ELECT
ELEGY
ELFIN
ELIDE
ELITE
ELOPE
ELUDE
EMAIL
EMBED
EMBER
EMCEE
EMPTY
ENACT
ENDOW
ENEMA
ENEMY
ENJOY
ENNUI
ENSUE
ENTER
ENTRY
ENVOY
EPOCH
EPOXY
EQUAL
EQUIP
ERASE
ERECT
ERODE
ERROR
ERUPT
ESSAY
ESTER
ETHER
ETHIC
ETHOS
ETUDE
EVADE
EVENT
EVERY
EVICT
EVOKE
EXACT
EXALT
EXCEL
EXERT
EXILE
EXIST
EXPEL
EXTOL
EXTRA
EXULT
EYING

Complete List of 5 Letter Words Starting With E

Looking for 5 letter words starting with E? This comprehensive list contains all 72 five-letter words that begin with the vowel "E" – an essential resource for Wordle, Scrabble, and word puzzle enthusiasts. E is the most common letter in English but relatively rare as a starting letter in 5-letter words.

All 72 Five-Letter Words Beginning With E

Our database includes every valid 5 letter word starting with E that's accepted in popular word games. Examples include EAGER, EAGLE, EARLY, EARTH, EASEL, and many more like EATEN, EATER, EBONY, ECLAT, EDICT. With 72 total options, you have plenty of choices – but using the right strategy can help you find the perfect word faster. Some words in this list contain double letters, such as EERIE, EMCEE, ENNUI.

Wordle Strategy for E- Words

When your Wordle guesses reveal the answer starts with E, you're already ahead! With 72 possibilities narrowed down from 2,345 total Wordle words, focus on common letters in positions 2-5. The average word in this E- list contains 2.3 vowels. Since E is a vowel, prioritize consonant-heavy guesses for your next attempt to maximize letter discovery. Words like EAGER, EBONY, EJECT, ELFIN demonstrate the variety in this list.

Tips for Finding 5 Letter Words That Start With E

To quickly find the right word from our list of 72 words starting with E, combine what you know. Our interactive filter above lets you add ending letters, excluded letters, and more. For Scrabble players, E-words can score well when placed strategically on the board. Many of these words pair E with common consonants like R, S, T, or N.

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72 words found
EAGER
EAGLE
EARLY
EARTH
EASEL
EATEN
EATER
EBONY
ECLAT
EDICT
EDIFY
EERIE
EGRET
EIGHT
EJECT
EKING
ELATE
ELBOW
ELDER
ELECT
ELEGY
ELFIN
ELIDE
ELITE
ELOPE
ELUDE
EMAIL
EMBED
EMBER
EMCEE
EMPTY
ENACT
ENDOW
ENEMA
ENEMY
ENJOY
ENNUI
ENSUE
ENTER
ENTRY
ENVOY
EPOCH
EPOXY
EQUAL
EQUIP
ERASE
ERECT
ERODE
ERROR
ERUPT
ESSAY
ESTER
ETHER
ETHIC
ETHOS
ETUDE
EVADE
EVENT
EVERY
EVICT
EVOKE
EXACT
EXALT
EXCEL
EXERT
EXILE
EXIST
EXPEL
EXTOL
EXTRA
EXULT
EYING

Letter Position Analysis

Most common letters in each position for this word list:

Position 1
E (100%)
Position 2
L (14%)
N (14%)
X (14%)
Position 3
I (13%)
E (13%)
T (10%)
Position 4
E (19%)
C (11%)
O (10%)
Position 5
T (22%)
E (21%)
Y (17%)

Featured Words for Wordle

EARLY
Common word, great for Wordle
EARTH
Common word, great for Wordle
EVERY
Common word, great for Wordle
EAGER
Vowel-rich, good for elimination
EAGLE
Vowel-rich, good for elimination

Common Patterns in This List

Most common endings for these words:

Quick Strategy Tips

1

With 72 possibilities, consider the most common letters in positions 2-5.

2

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Word Difficulty Breakdown

Common Words

3

Everyday words, easier to guess

EARLYEARTHEVERY

Less Common Words

69

May be harder to guess, but still valid

EAGEREAGLEEASELEATENEATEREBONY+63 more

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