4-Letter Words Starting With E
Looking for four-letter words that start with E? This page lists all 102 of them, from EACH to EYRY. The most common are EVEN, EVER and EASY.
EXAM, EXEC and EXPO score the most in Scrabble, at 13 points each. The most common start is EA-, with 11 words. Four-letter words are handy for fitting into tight spots on a crowded board.
- Words
- 102
- Top score
- EXAM · 13
- Groups
- 22
Common 4-letter words starting with E and their meanings
- even7 pts
- adverb: used as an intensive especially to indicate something unexpected
- ever7 pts
- adverb: at any time
- easy7 pts
- adjective: posing no difficulty
- each9 pts
- adjective: (used of count nouns) every one considered individually
- edge6 pts
- noun: the boundary of a surface
- earn4 pts
- verb: earn on some commercial or business transaction
- evil7 pts
- adjective: morally bad or wrong
- east4 pts
- adjective: situated in or facing or moving toward the east
- ease4 pts
- verb: move gently or carefully
- echo9 pts
- noun: the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
- envy10 pts
- verb: feel envious towards
- eggs6 pts
- noun: oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
Definitions from WordNet®, Princeton University.
All 102 4-letter words starting with E
Numbers show Scrabble points.
Starting with EA 11
- each9
- earl4
- earn4
- ears4
- ease4
- east4
- easy7
- eath7
- eats4
- eaux11
- eave7
Starting with EB 2
- ebbs8
- ebon6
Starting with EC 4
- eche9
- echo9
- ecru6
- ecus6
Starting with ED 6
- eddo6
- eddy9
- edge6
- edgy9
- edhs8
- edit5
Starting with EE 3
- eels4
- eely7
- eery7
Starting with EF 2
- effs10
- efts7
Starting with EG 7
- egad6
- egal5
- eger5
- eggs6
- eggy9
- egis5
- egos5
Starting with EI 1
- eide5
Starting with EK 2
- eked9
- ekes8
Starting with EL 8
- elan4
- elds5
- elhi7
- elks8
- ells4
- elms6
- elmy9
- else4
Starting with EM 8
- emes6
- emeu6
- emfs9
- emic8
- emir6
- emit6
- emus6
- emyd10
Starting with EN 5
- ends5
- engs5
- enol4
- enow7
- envy10
Starting with EO 1
- eons4
Starting with EP 4
- epee6
- epha9
- epic8
- epos6
Starting with ER 8
- eras4
- ergo5
- ergs5
- erne4
- erns4
- eros4
- errs4
- erst4
Starting with ES 2
- eses4
- espy9
Starting with ET 6
- etas4
- etch9
- eths7
- etic6
- etna4
- etui4
Starting with EU 1
- euro4
Starting with EV 4
- even7
- ever7
- eves7
- evil7
Starting with EW 2
- ewer7
- ewes7
Starting with EX 6
- exam13
- exec13
- exes11
- exit11
- exon11
- expo13
Starting with EY 9
- eyas7
- eyed8
- eyen7
- eyer7
- eyes7
- eyne7
- eyra7
- eyre7
- eyry10
Frequently asked questions
How many 4-letter words starting with E are there?
There are 102 four-letter words that start with E in the ENABLE word list, which is widely used for word games.
What is the highest-scoring 4-letter word starting with E in Scrabble?
EXAM, EXEC and EXPO are tied for the highest score at 13 points, before any board bonuses.
What are some common 4-letter words starting with E?
Common examples include EVEN, EVER, EASY, EACH, EDGE and EARN.
Which 4-letter words starting with E end in E?
10 of them end in E, including EDGE, EASE, EAVE and ECHE.
Are these words valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
They come from the ENABLE list, which closely matches the dictionaries used by Words With Friends and most Scrabble play. A few words may differ from the official Scrabble dictionary.