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Every 3-letter word in our dictionary that begins with E. This length-locked prefix list is narrower than our general “words starting with E” hub, so you can study exact slot sizes without wading through longer entries.
Quick stats: 85 total words, 3-letter average length, 5-point mean score.
Our dictionary returns 85 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. High-value letter density matters: roughly 7 results here include at least one premium tile worth 8–10 points on its own. If you struggle with vowel-heavy racks, note that 34 of these words contain mostly vowels and hook cleanly onto existing board words. Suffix patterns such as -AD, -AM, -AN, -EAD appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise esq (12 pts) — they lead this list on raw tile value. Daily Wordle solvers benefit from lists like this when a letter pattern repeats across puzzles; knowing valid words in advance reduces wasted guesses. Words with Friends shares most of these entries; the average score of 5 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.47, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
High-score density makes this page ideal for tournament warm-ups: scan the stats block, then quiz yourself on the five highest entries without looking at the list. About 8% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Prefix-locked length lists train slot-filling for crosswords and Wordle. Start with the highest-scoring opener, then drill hooks that add one letter before the prefix. Average Scrabble value here is 5 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Average Scrabble value here is 5 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight.
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
Use exclusion filters in the Pattern Finder (e.g. "with X but not Z") to mimic real rack constraints not shown on this static list.
Players who viewed this list also explore: Word Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Daily Puzzle Hints, Word Unscrambler, Anagram Solver, Scrabble Score Calculator. Follow the links for adjacent patterns, tools, and per-word score pages.